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Mr. Tom Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

That's the farthest I can take my imagery to.

Hi

Would you say that the following sentence sounds OK to you?
That's the farthest I can take my imagery to at the moment.
Thanks,

Tom
  

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I guess you want to express one's inability to envision something due to boundaries of one's mind. I'd simply say: That's all I can make the most of my mind about. No further.

  • I guess you want to express one's inability to envision something due to boundaries of one's mind.
  • I'd simply say: That's all I can make the most of my mind about.
  • No further.
  • That's beyond my imagination.
  • That's how much I can cudgel my brain about.
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I guess you want to express one's inability to envision something due to boundaries of one's mind.

I'd simply say: That's all I can make the most of my mind about. No further.
That's beyond my imagination.
That's how much I can cudgel my brain about. (Sheakspeare's expression).
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Thanks, Fandorin...

May I request some more input here? If a person is telling you something very funny and then you just cut him short saying:
That's the farthest I can take my imagery to at the moment.
Thanks for your time,

Tom
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You're welcome.
Mr. TomIf a person is telling you something very funny and then you just cut him short saying, then ... ???:

That's the farthest I can take my imagery to at the moment.
Did I miss something? What is the question you have about the sentence?
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May I request some more input here? If a person is telling you something very funny and then you just cut him short saying: "That's the farthest I can take my imagery to at the moment."
In that context, the remark is of an inappropriate register; I think you have chosen the wrong words, if I understand what you want to say. I suggest: 'I can't get my mind around all t

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