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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

The use of "splits"

Hi

Does "splits" mean "go away"? Is it informal?

Splits, man. You are already late for 30 minutes.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Split = slang; to leave (without the ending s) But I don't think it's natural to say that in that context. "Beat it" is probably better there. (also you don't need the "for") Wait for others

— Ivanhr

  • Split = slang; to leave (without the ending s) But I don't think it's natural to say that in that context.
  • "Beat it" is probably better there.
  • (also you don't need the "for") Wait for others
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Split = slang; to leave (without the ending s)

But I don't think it's natural to say that in that context. "Beat it" is probably better there. (also you don't need the "for")

Wait for others
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I've never head that before in my life. Are you sure "Splits" isn't the guy's nickname?
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Many thanks!

@GG, "Split" is not the boy's name. So, are these natural?

I was late one hour.

You are late 30 minutes.

Tom
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Usually it's one hour late or 30 minutes late but I suppose you'd get away with yours.
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That doesn't sound natural.
I was an hour late. I was 30 minutes late.
I was late by about an hour. I was late by 30 minutes.
NOT: I was late 30 minutes.
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