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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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So if need be,

Life is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the little problems, and before you know it, they've grown into giant problems. So if need be, go to a counselor and let him or her help you out.

Is it identical to say "So if there is need/necessity" to replace "So if need be?" What kind of construction is "So if need be?" Why does it use "be?"

Besides, is "out" in the above optional? What does it mean? Thanks.
  

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Angliholic Life is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the little problems, and before you know it, they've grown into giant problems. So if need be , go to a counselor and let him or her help you out. " Besides, is "out" in the above optional?

— Philip

  • Angliholic Life is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the little problems, and before you know it, they've grown into giant problems.
  • So if need be , go to a counselor and let him or her help you out.
  • " Besides, is "out" in the above optional?
  • What does it mean?
  • Thanks.
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AngliholicLife is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the little problems, and before you know it, they've grown into giant problems. So if need be, go to a counselor and let him or her help you out.

Is it identical to say "So if there is need/necessity" to replace "So if need be?" What kind of construction is "So if need be?"
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Life is so full-on that sometimes there isn't any time to sort out the little problems, and before you know it, they've grown into giant problems. So if need be, go to a counselor and let him or her help you out.

Is it identical to say "So if there is need/necessity" to replace "So if need be?" What kind
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