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Eladio Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
This ain't really really hurts
Could anyone explain me in simple words what are the meanings of the following fixed expressions like:
Say it ain’t so
You ain’t just whistlin’
Tom and You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
And... thank you in advance!
Say it ain’t so
You ain’t just whistlin’
Tom and You ain’t seen nothin’ yet.
And... thank you in advance!
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Ain't is a non-word. It is normally used in spoken English -- especially by Americans -- as a substitute for isn't or hasn't . Say it ain't so: say it isn't so.
- Ain't is a non-word.
- It is normally used in spoken English -- especially by Americans -- as a substitute for isn't or hasn't .
- Say it ain't so: say it isn't so.
- An exclamation of regret.
- " You ain't just whistlin': you aren't just whistling.
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Ain't is a non-word. It is normally used in spoken English -- especially by Americans -- as a substitute for isn't or hasn't.
Say it ain't so: say it isn't so.
An exclamation of regret. Similar to saying, "It can't be true."
You ain't just whistlin': you aren't just whistling.
What you're saying is the truth.
Tom and you ain't seen noth
Say it ain't so: say it isn't so.
An exclamation of regret. Similar to saying, "It can't be true."
You ain't just whistlin': you aren't just whistling.
What you're saying is the truth.
Tom and you ain't seen noth
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