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Liveinjapan Posted 16 years ago
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A: But how do you manage working full time and playing footy as well? Don't you have to help your missus round the house and the stuff on the weekend?
B: Nah, mate. I usually make the effort during the week to do a bit of stuff round the house like the vacuuming and cooking dinner occasionally, so she can't say anything.
Is the really necessary?
Thanks.
B: Nah, mate. I usually make the effort during the week to do a bit of stuff round the house like the vacuuming and cooking dinner occasionally, so she can't say anything.
Is the really necessary?
Thanks.
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Liveinjapan Is the really necessary? No, but it gives emphasis to "the vacuuming" rather than the person doing it.
- Liveinjapan Is the really necessary?
- No, but it gives emphasis to "the vacuuming" rather than the person doing it.
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LiveinjapanIs the really necessary?No, but it gives emphasis to "the vacuuming" rather than the person doing it.
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To me, the word "the" gives the sense that "the vacuuming" is a chore that needs to be done regularly.
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