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Old 29-Jan-2007, 10:26
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Default Re: 'Let's we go!'

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Originally Posted by Agnes View Post
Then why would anyone insert 'do' between 'let's' and 'eat'? Could it not be a way of emphasising that 'we must eat' ? The 'do' is usually stressed, if you get what I mean. Sure one can't say that? Don't tell me I am the only one that has come across this way of talking!!!
Yes, you're right.You can use "do" before the infinitive for emphasising the action you mean. You can also say "did go".
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