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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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while you're at it
Walking around is fine, but have you ever longed to be able to move in any direction you want? Why not have stunningly beautiful creatures of many colors moving gracefully around you while you're at it?
Hi,
Does "while you're at it" in the above mean "while you're doing it//while you're moving in any direction you want?" Thanks.
Hi,
Does "while you're at it" in the above mean "while you're doing it//while you're moving in any direction you want?" Thanks.
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Hi, Yes, 'while you're at it' is an idiomatic expression ,meaning 'while you're doing it'. The idea is basically 'while you are doing this, do this as well'. eg Please go to the store for some milk.
- Hi, Yes, 'while you're at it' is an idiomatic expression ,meaning 'while you're doing it'.
- The idea is basically 'while you are doing this, do this as well'.
- eg Please go to the store for some milk.
- And while you're at it, get some bread, too.
- Clive
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Hi,
Yes, 'while you're at it' is an idiomatic expression ,meaning 'while you're doing it'.
The idea is basically 'while you are doing this, do this as well'.
eg Please go to the store for some milk. And while you're at it, get some bread, too.
Clive
Yes, 'while you're at it' is an idiomatic expression ,meaning 'while you're doing it'.
The idea is basically 'while you are doing this, do this as well'.
eg Please go to the store for some milk. And while you're at it, get some bread, too.
Clive
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Thanks, Clive.
BTW, is the following sentence I made right?
I'm going over to the drink area (at a buffet) to get a cup of grape juice. Would you like me to bring you one while I'm at it?
BTW, is the following sentence I made right?
I'm going over to the drink area (at a buffet) to get a cup of grape juice. Would you like me to bring you one while I'm at it?
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