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Pructus Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

Searching for a thin man

Harry is basically a fat man searching for a thin man that he once used to be.
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The meaning of the above sentence...

Does it mean that (A) Harry is looking for a man or does it mean that (B) Harry is trying to lose weight?
  

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He's trying to lose weight

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He's trying to lose weight
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Or he is trying to be who he used to be. Maybe he is not talking about the weight. Maybe he was someone better when he was thin, and his physical state is compared to his personality. He was thin and a good guy, now he is not feeling comfortable with his life.
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Mundo DorkHe's trying to lose weight
I see....

Thanks Mundo Dork!!
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This reminds me of a favorite line: Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the **** happened?"
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PhilipThis reminds me of a favorite line: Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, "What the **** happened?"
Oh, Philip!!
That is really helpful to understand my question in a broader perspective....
Thanks so much....
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