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Monika Nowak Posted 7 years ago
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That about does it.
What does "that about does it" mean? I heard two versions: something is ALMOST done & something is COMPLETELY done. Which one is true or are both used depending on individuals?
Also can I use "that about" with other verbs, other tenses and in questions?
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Monika Nowak What does "that about does it" mean? I heard two versions: something is ALMOST done & something is COMPLETELY done. Which one is true or are both used depending on individuals?
- Monika Nowak What does "that about does it" mean?
- I heard two versions: something is ALMOST done & something is COMPLETELY done.
- Which one is true or are both used depending on individuals?
- The word "about" literally means "nearly" or "approximately", but in reality it may not be intended to carry a strong weight of meaning here, and so the intended meaning may not be very different from "that does it".
- Monika Nowak Also can I use "that about" with other verbs, other tenses and in questions?
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Monika NowakWhat does "that about does it" mean? I heard two versions: something is ALMOST done & something is COMPLETELY done. Which one is true or are both used depending on individuals?
The word "about" literally means "nearly" or "approximately", but in reality it may not be intended to carry a strong weight of meaning here, and so the intended meaning
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