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  1. 27-Oct-2009, 09:07 #1
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    Default seven of us

    Seven of us squashed into the car.

    Does it mean seven people in our group squashed into the car and the rest didn't? Or there are only seven people altogether?

    Thanks!
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    Default Re: seven of us

    Quote Originally Posted by lauraguan View Post
    Seven of us squashed into the car.

    Does it mean seven people in our group squashed into the car and the rest didn't? Or there are only seven people altogether?

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