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Old 25-Nov-2006, 22:44
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jiang is an unknown quantity at this point
Default Re: immune to and free from


Dear BobK,

Thank you very much for your explanation. Now I see.

Have a nice weekend.

Jiang
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Originally Posted by BobK View Post
There are many figurative uses, jiang - not just in cases of prosecution. I could say: 'Don't offer me money - I'm immune to bribery' or 'Don't bother saying how helpful I am - I'm immune to flattery.' (Of course, I'm not. )

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