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Tung Quoc Posted 20 years ago
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the new arrival

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Oh, he asked about everybody. He wanted to know how Julie is doing in her new job. He asked about Rachel and John and the new arrival.

What does the new arrival mean?

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Sometimes "the new arrival" means a new baby. I'm not sure if that is the case here.

  • Sometimes "the new arrival" means a new baby.
  • I'm not sure if that is the case here.
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6 Answers
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Sometimes "the new arrival" means a new baby. I'm not sure if that is the case here.
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I'd say it means baby there.
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Yes, baby, in this context.
In other contexts, it might mean "the new employee."
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Marius HancuYes, baby, in this context.
In other contexts, it might mean "the new employee."
Or an alien.

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Mostly likely the "new arrival" is a baby, but it could be a funny way of referring to a new pet, e.g. a cat or a dog...
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AnnvanMostly likely the "new arrival" is a baby, but it could be a funny way of referring to a new pet, e.g. a cat or a dog...
Or a messiah.

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