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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Vocabulary
"She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle."
What do you mean by 'torn' here? It doesn't really mean one of her calf muscles is torn apart, right?
She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle.
Thank you.
Best wishes,
PBF
She's been unable to play since January because of a torn calf muscle.
Thank you.
Best wishes,
PBF
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Damage to the muscle. It's not torn apart so that it's in two pieces, no, but some of the muscle fibers do tear. Perhaps someone who is more into sports (and who has suffered a sports injury) can explain it better.
- Damage to the muscle.
- It's not torn apart so that it's in two pieces, no, but some of the muscle fibers do tear.
- Perhaps someone who is more into sports (and who has suffered a sports injury) can explain it better.
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Damage to the muscle.
It's not torn apart so that it's in two pieces, no, but some of the muscle fibers do tear. Perhaps someone who is more into sports (and who has suffered a sports injury) can explain it better.
It's not torn apart so that it's in two pieces, no, but some of the muscle fibers do tear. Perhaps someone who is more into sports (and who has suffered a sports injury) can explain it better.
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Thank you for your explanation, Grammar Geek. 
I think your explanation is already quite good.
I think your explanation is already quite good.
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Oh, I just found this, if you really want to know more. It made me think "Ouch!" as I read it!
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