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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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What is the meaning of these sentences?

I don't want you to be embarrassed with your partners.

I don't want to embarrass you with your partners.
  

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Anonymous What is the meaning of these sentences? Which words do you not understand? I see no idioms.

— Mister Micawber

  • Anonymous What is the meaning of these sentences?
  • Which words do you not understand?
  • I see no idioms.
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AnonymousWhat is the meaning of these sentences?
Which words do you not understand? I see no idioms.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousWhat is the meaning of these sentences?Which words do you not understand? I see no idioms.
Hi teacher, I don't understand, or more precisely, what the word 'with' implies in the sentence.

I hoping that 'with' means embarrassment in front and not 'because of'. Basically the feeling of embarrassment between one person and anothe
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AnonymousI hoping that 'with' means embarrassment in front and not 'because of'.
No, it means 'because of'. If you wish to indicate mutual embarrassment, then you will need something like this:

I don't want you and your partners to be embarrassed by each other.
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Mister MicawberNo, it means 'because of'. If you wish to indicate mutual embarrassment, then you will need something like this:
I see. What about 'in front of', does it convey that the person is the one who is embarrassed but not the partners?

Also, does the use of 'with' in my previous sentences indicate that the person is embarrassed 'by them'
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AnonymousWhat about 'in front of', does it convey that the person is the one who is embarrassed but not the partners?
Yes. 'In front of' = in the presence of.
AnonymousAlso, does the use of 'with' in my previous sentences indicate that the person is embarrassed 'by them'
No; it means 'in front of'.
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Mister MicawberYes. 'In front of' = in the presence of.
OK, great.
Mister MicawberAlso, does the use of 'with' in my previous sentences indicate that the person is embarrassed 'by them'No; it means 'in front of'.
Oh I am confused because earlier you said that 'with' in the sentences indicates 'because of', but now you say it
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AnonymousI am confused because earlier you said that 'with' in the sentences indicates 'because of', but now you say it is 'in front of'!! Am I missing something?
You're missing that it can be interpreted in two ways; also, the first time I was just using your word. You gave me only two choices and I took the possible one.
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Mister MicawberYou're missing that it can be interpreted in two ways; also, the first time I was just using your word. You gave me only two choices and I took the possible one.
I am really lost now! In your first reply you said the the use of 'with' does not indicate 'in front of' but indicates 'because of'. So that is confusing me.

So what do the ori
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OK, I'm willing to try one more post:

I don't want you to be embarrassed with your partners. = to be embarrassed in the presence of your partners; to be embarrassed because of your partners.

I don't want to embarrass you with your partners. = to cause your partners to be embarrassed by you.

If I said or you interpreted otherwise, I apologize,
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Mister MicawberIf I said or you interpreted otherwise, I apologize, and I am finished with this thread
You don't have to apologize. I am sorry for causing all the trouble. You have been very helpful and I am trying my best to improve my skills, but I sometimes find it hard. It is also hard for me to express sometimes.

I would appreciate it if you con
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