"with the holidays coming up"
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Monica: There's something that you should know. I mean, there's really no easy way to say this.. uh.. I've decided to break up with Alan.
(They all gasp and clutch each other.)
Ross: Is there somebody else?
Monica: No, nononono.. it's just.. things change. People change.
..........
Joey: So that's it? It's over? Just like that?
..........
Monica: Look, I- I could go on pretending-
Joey: Okay!
Monica: No! but that wouldn't be fair to me, it wouldn't be fair to Alan It wouldn't be fair to you!
..........
Rachel: (tearful) I just can't believe this! I mean, with the holidays coming up- I wanted him to meet my family-
Monica: I'll meet someone else. There'll be other Alans.
I have a question about Rachel's line (... with the holidays coming up- I wanted him to meet my family-). How does "with" works in that sentence? Could you please rephrase it for me to get the exact meaning? Thanks in advance.
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Mina Uzun with the holidays coming up ~ considering that the holidays will soon be here ~ given that it will soon be Christmas season It's a somewhat informal use of 'with'. Mother: With all the children sick this week, it's been hectic around here. CJ
- Mina Uzun with the holidays coming up ~ considering that the holidays will soon be here ~ given that it will soon be Christmas season It's a somewhat informal use of 'with'.
- Mother: With all the children sick this week, it's been hectic around here.
- CJ
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Mina Uzunwith the holidays coming up
~ considering that the holidays will soon be here
~ given that it will soon be Christmas season
It's a somewhat informal use of 'with'.
Mother: With all the children sick this week, it's been hectic around here.
CJ
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