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Rommel Posted 11 years ago
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'Time' or 'the time'?

What do people can’t afford to buy? It’s (time, the time)…the time to satisfy their true desires or passions. 
  

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"Afford" means to have the money to buy, so "What can people not afford?"
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Would it be correct if I say What can’t people afford to buy?
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RommelWould it be correct if I say What can’t people afford to buy?
Yes.
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Would it still be OK if I omit the infinitive phrase to buy?
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What do people can’t afford to buy? It’s (time, the time)…the time to satisfy their true desires or passions.

I see it this way.

The writer is talking of spending time, not money.
eg That's a nice sweater but I can't afford (to spend) $100.
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I like your detailed explanation, Clive. Thank you.
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