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Fraserpan Posted 20 years ago
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What are the meanings of these phrases in the sentences?

What are the meanings of these phrases in the sentences below?

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(man) Mary, did you drop off the roll of film for developing?
(woman) No, I got Susan to do it.

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(woman) Aren't you leaving tomorrow for vacation? All packed and ready to go?
(man) Not quite. I still have to stop by the drugstore and get my allery prescription refilled.

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(man) Janet, here is the book you loaned me.
Question: what's the difference with loan and borrow?

4.
(man) I'm taking up a collection for the jazz band. Would you like to give?
(woman) Just a minute while I get my wallet.
  

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1. (man) Mary, did you drop off the roll of film for developing? (woman) No, I got Susan to do it.

— YoungCalifornian

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  • (man) Mary, did you drop off the roll of film for developing?
  • (woman) No, I got Susan to do it.
  • To 'drop off' can mean to deliver or unload.
  • It's most often used in reference to people (example: I have to drop off my daughter at school ), or something that will then be picked up at a later time.
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(man) Mary, did you drop off the roll of film for developing?
(woman) No, I got Susan to do it.
To 'drop off' can mean to deliver or unload. It's most often used in reference to people (example: I have to drop off my daughter at school), or something that will then be picked up at a later time.
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There is a difference between loan and borrow. When you loan your book to a friend, you let him borrow it from you.

The book is on loan from you to your friend.

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