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Wowenglish Posted 16 years ago
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I wonder if there is a subtle difference in the meaning between "1" and "2".

1. It's time for you to go home.

2. It's time you went home.
  

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A lot obviously depends on the tone of voice, but all other things being equal, #2 seems slightly more curt to me.

  • A lot obviously depends on the tone of voice, but all other things being equal, #2 seems slightly more curt to me.
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A lot obviously depends on the tone of voice, but all other things being equal, #2 seems slightly more curt to me.

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