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El217 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Problem with “be” in a phrase

I have encountered the following phrase: We feel free when we escape - even if it be but from the frying pan to the fire. Can someone explain to me why the verb “to be” is in that form?
  

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Well, I don't usually like to answer a question with a question, but what do you see as being the problem?

Cheers
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Is it something like "let it be from frying pan to..." ?
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DollIs it something like "let it be from frying pan to..." ?
Probably closer to "may it be" [whether it is...].
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