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MustAsk Posted 12 years ago
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Work by deadlines?

Hi

Some people live by their past. 'Live by ' here is natural.
But is it possible to [work by] deadlines?

This company doesn't [work by] deadlines, it's main objective is to deliver quality not speed.

Thanks!
  

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MustAsk But is it possible to [work by] deadlines? It is understandable, but I suggest 'with' instead. MustAsk Some people live by their past.

— Mister Micawber

  • MustAsk But is it possible to [work by] deadlines?
  • It is understandable, but I suggest 'with' instead.
  • MustAsk Some people live by their past.
  • 'Live by ' here is natural.
  • No.
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MustAskBut is it possible to [work by] deadlines?
It is understandable, but I suggest 'with' instead.
MustAskSome people live by their past. 'Live by ' here is natural.
No. I don't even understand what it means.
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Thanks!
Mister MicawberMustAskSome people live by their past. 'Live by ' here is natural.No. I don't even understand what it means.
Sorry, I was too quick to post this, it's 'live by their past decisions'. Don't know if that makes sense, but I heard that somewhere
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MustAsk 'live by their past decisions'. Don't know if that makes sense
Yes, I can understand that— either they are reluctant to change their minds or they believe in their previous decisions very strongly.
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