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Tuongvan Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
when it comes time
Dear teachers,
What does "when it comes time" mean in this sentence? Could you possinly give some more examples to illustrate this phrase?:
And when it came time to settle the hotel bill, Hassan's hosts pointedly looked the other way; by prior agreement, Hassan footed the bill for his entire no-man entourage.
Thank you in advance
What does "when it comes time" mean in this sentence? Could you possinly give some more examples to illustrate this phrase?:
And when it came time to settle the hotel bill, Hassan's hosts pointedly looked the other way; by prior agreement, Hassan footed the bill for his entire no-man entourage.
Thank you in advance
Top answer
"When it comes time to V " = "When the time comes to V " = "When it is time to V " When it comes time to meet my maker, I shall say I'm too busy right now. When it comes time to take my wife to the hospital, I hope my car will start. When it comes time to say goodby, I want you to leave quickly.
- "When it comes time to V " = "When the time comes to V " = "When it is time to V " When it comes time to meet my maker, I shall say I'm too busy right now.
- When it comes time to take my wife to the hospital, I hope my car will start.
- When it comes time to say goodby, I want you to leave quickly.
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"When it comes time to V" = "When the time comes to V" = "When it is time to V"
When it comes time to meet my maker, I shall say I'm too busy right now.
When it comes time to take my wife to the hospital, I hope my car will start.
When it comes time to say goodby, I want you to leave quickly.
When it comes time to meet my maker, I shall say I'm too busy right now.
When it comes time to take my wife to the hospital, I hope my car will start.
When it comes time to say goodby, I want you to leave quickly.
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