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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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the duration we're in the tunnel

0Hey everyone, we're about to enter a tunnel. Let's play a game. Hold our breath for01i00 the duration we're in the tunnel.02i02br
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01i00For the duration of our passage through the tunnel.02i02br
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0Can I say "for the duration" usually followed by 'of'?0-
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0It works for me. During WWII "for the duration" became an idiom meaning, "as long as the war lasts." "How long must I go without butter?" (reply) "For the duration."02br
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01b00Edit.02b00 But I agree with Mr. M: it is odd.02br
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00Incidently, I have a problem with "Hold our breath." I may be way off base here, but I don't rem
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