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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar
Use of "put it off"
Hi
I heard the phrase put it off in a movie a couple of days ago. Is it correct and natural?
(Mother and daughter talking on their cell phones)
Daughter - So you're still teaching?
Mother - Yes, I told you about the children's assessments. And I'll put it off now. Rina is waiting for me to help her with her homework.
Daughter - OK. See you later.
Does the phrase mean end the conversation? Or does it mean turn off the phone?
Thanks,
Tom
I heard the phrase put it off in a movie a couple of days ago. Is it correct and natural?
(Mother and daughter talking on their cell phones)
Daughter - So you're still teaching?
Mother - Yes, I told you about the children's assessments. And I'll put it off now. Rina is waiting for me to help her with her homework.
Daughter - OK. See you later.
Does the phrase mean end the conversation? Or does it mean turn off the phone?
Thanks,
Tom
Top answer
Mr. Tom I'll put it off now. I'll postpone it for now.
- Mr.
- Tom I'll put it off now.
- I'll postpone it for now.
- ~ I'll postpone doing the children's assessments for now (because Rina is waiting ...
- and I'm going to take care of Rina's need for help first).
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Mr. Tom I'll put it off now.I'll postpone it for now. ~ I'll postpone doing the children's assessments for now (because Rina is waiting ... and I'm going to take care of Rina's need for help first).
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