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Anand0021 Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Washing Clothes doubt

Is it ok to say:
I have dipped my clothes in surf water.

Also is it ok to say:
I have to work for another 2 hrs and then for 45 minutes to wash the clothes
  

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anand0021 Is it ok to say:I have dipped my clothes in surf water. You may say it, but I don't know what you mean. anand0021 Also is it ok to say:I have to work for another 2 hrs and then for 45 minutes to wash the clothes Also murky.

— Mister Micawber

  • anand0021 Is it ok to say:I have dipped my clothes in surf water.
  • You may say it, but I don't know what you mean.
  • anand0021 Also is it ok to say:I have to work for another 2 hrs and then for 45 minutes to wash the clothes Also murky.
  • 75 hours to wash your clothes?
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anand0021Is it ok to say:I have dipped my clothes in surf water.
You may say it, but I don't know what you mean.
anand0021Also is it ok to say:I have to work for another 2 hrs and then for 45 minutes to wash the clothes
Also murky. Does it take 2.75 hours to wash your clothes?
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I assume the word you are looking for, Anand, is soak.

I have soaked my clothes in detergent.

As regards your second sentence, I think this is what you mean:

I need about two hours to complete my work. Then I need another 45 minutes to wash my clothes.

Tom
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Mr. TomI assume the word you are looking for, Anand, is soak.
You display a Clive-like fog-piercing ability, Mr Tom.
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Hi Mr.Tom. You are exactly right. You understood my exact point and many thanks for your guidance.
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