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Terr3 Posted 19 years ago
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to be done
Hi!
"What is to be done must be done" <- Is this ok, I'm trying to mean one must be responsble for their doing. Welcome to make adjustment. Thanks, -Terr
"What is to be done must be done" <- Is this ok, I'm trying to mean one must be responsble for their doing. Welcome to make adjustment. Thanks, -Terr
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The sentence is grammatically correct. It says basically that a person must do what he is supposed to do -- which is a bit circular logically, though possible. But it doesn't say that he must take responsibility for his actions, if that's what you're trying to say.
- The sentence is grammatically correct.
- It says basically that a person must do what he is supposed to do -- which is a bit circular logically, though possible.
- But it doesn't say that he must take responsibility for his actions, if that's what you're trying to say.
- CJ
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The sentence is grammatically correct. It says basically that a person must do what he is supposed to do -- which is a bit circular logically, though possible. But it doesn't say that he must take responsibility for his actions, if that's what you're trying to say.
CJ
CJ
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Hi Califjim!
Yes, this is it! I just didn't pick the right word, I thought if one completed what he's asked to do, that's the same as being responsible. Thanks for confirming this. -Terr
Yes, this is it! I just didn't pick the right word, I thought if one completed what he's asked to do, that's the same as being responsible. Thanks for confirming this. -Terr
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Hi guys,
This makes me think of this quotation.
"If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were d
This makes me think of this quotation.
"If it were done when 'tis done, then 'twere well it were d
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