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Speedoz Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

Quick question

There's a common quote says:

"Don't depend too much on anyone in this world because even your own shadow leaves you when you are in darkness."

Now, can i comment saying:
For me, my shadow is leaving me even in lightEmotion: smile
  

Top answer

I had never heard of the original saying. Given that, your response makes sense [in the light].

  • I had never heard of the original saying.
  • Given that, your response makes sense [in the light].
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I had never heard of the original saying. Given that, your response makes sense [in the light].
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SpeedozNow, can i I comment saying:
For me, my shadow is leaving me even in the light.
Yes, you can. I suppose that's because you're surrounded by light?

CJ
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I do know a Chinese poem that says exactly the same meaning as that quote says.

But I doubt if people would understand you if you said that transformed version.

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