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Liveinjapan Posted 18 years ago
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set ... up
When I set myself up.....
When I set my mind up....
Do they mean when I brace myself up?
Do they mean the same?
When I set my mind up....
Do they mean when I brace myself up?
Do they mean the same?
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I don't recognize them as normal clauses. I assume you realize they aren't full sentences. Don't set yourself up for failure.
- I don't recognize them as normal clauses.
- I assume you realize they aren't full sentences.
- Don't set yourself up for failure.
- = Don't put yourself in a position where you would be likely to fail.
- It's no use trying to stop him; his mind is made up.
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I don't recognize them as normal clauses. I assume you realize they aren't full sentences.
Don't set yourself up for failure. = Don't put yourself in a position where you would be likely to fail.
It's no use trying to stop him; his mind is made up. (He refuses to change his opinion.)
In case of an earthquake, brace yourself in a doorway. (Not b
Don't set yourself up for failure. = Don't put yourself in a position where you would be likely to fail.
It's no use trying to stop him; his mind is made up. (He refuses to change his opinion.)
In case of an earthquake, brace yourself in a doorway. (Not b
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Thanks, CJ. I understand these words should correctly be used according to the whole sentence.
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