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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
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Walked (on) this earth
Many bird species have walked this earth, though, and that's all they could do. They are called flightless birds.
Hi,
Why it's "walked this earth" in the above instead of "walked on this earth?" Thanks.
Hi,
Why it's "walked this earth" in the above instead of "walked on this earth?" Thanks.
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It is a set phrase: 'to walk the earth' = live, exist. It is a kind of word joke here, since most birds don't walk; they fly.
- It is a set phrase: 'to walk the earth' = live, exist.
- It is a kind of word joke here, since most birds don't walk; they fly.
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It is a set phrase: 'to walk the earth' = live, exist. It is a kind of word joke here, since most birds don't walk; they fly.
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