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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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standoff
After the fight, we barely talked to each other for two weeks.
Is the following interpretation of the above correct?
Our standoff lasted two weeks after the fight.
Thanks.
Is the following interpretation of the above correct?
Our standoff lasted two weeks after the fight.
Thanks.
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Hi, After the fight, we barely talked to each other for two weeks. Is the following interpretation of the above correct? Our standoff lasted two weeks after the fight.
- Hi, After the fight, we barely talked to each other for two weeks.
- Is the following interpretation of the above correct?
- Our standoff lasted two weeks after the fight.
- Sounds wrong to me.
- I think of a standoff as being where neither party can overcome the other, and there is often a threat of violent action.
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Hi,
After the fight, we barely talked to each other for two weeks.
Is the following interpretation of the above correct?
Our standoff lasted two weeks after the fight.
Sounds wrong to me. I think of a standoff as being where neither party can overcome the other, and there is often a threat of violent action.
eg The robber is in the bank with a gun, so the p
After the fight, we barely talked to each other for two weeks.
Is the following interpretation of the above correct?
Our standoff lasted two weeks after the fight.
Sounds wrong to me. I think of a standoff as being where neither party can overcome the other, and there is often a threat of violent action.
eg The robber is in the bank with a gun, so the p
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Hi,
How about the following?
The US and Iran are at standoff.
Yes, there's certainly more than a hint of possible violence. Here's the common syntax.
The US and Iran are in a standoff. (The idea is that they are 'in a standoff situation'.)
Clive
How about the following?
The US and Iran are at standoff.
Yes, there's certainly more than a hint of possible violence. Here's the common syntax.
The US and Iran are in a standoff. (The idea is that they are 'in a standoff situation'.)
Clive
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CliveThe idea is that they are 'in a standoff situation'Thanks, Clive!
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