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  1. 23-Oct-2009, 06:44 #1
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    Default something about a party

    He said something about a party.

    Does it mean he said something that had happened in a party, or that he said something about having a party?

    Thanks!
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    Default Re: something about a party

    Quote Originally Posted by lauraguan View Post
    He said something about a party.

    Does it mean he said something that had happened in a party, or that he said something about having a party?

    Thanks!
    It could mean either, it depends on the context.
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