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  1. 25-Nov-2009, 14:15 #1
    tintincute
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    Default is this correct in English?

    All that leaves now is for me to wish you a Merry Christmas

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    All that leaves now are for me to wish you a Merry Christmas


    Can one say this in English?
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  2. 25-Nov-2009, 16:29 #2
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    Exclamation Re: is this correct in English?

    I think neither of the sentences makes any sense. Seems the word leave can not be used that way.
  3. 25-Nov-2009, 16:42 #3
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    Default Re: is this correct in English?

    Quote Originally Posted by tintincute View Post
    All that leaves now is for me to wish you a Merry Christmas

    or

    All that leaves now are for me to wish you a Merry Christmas


    Can one say this in English?
    Thanks
    Try: "All that's left now, is for me to wish you a Marry Christmas."
  4. 30-Nov-2009, 20:07 #4
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    Default Re: is this correct in English?

    ok thank you very much.
  5. 30-Nov-2009, 22:32 #5
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    Wink Re: is this correct in English?

    It is not in English !
    Obviously, it is a typical mistake made by foreign speakers which is a subconscious translation of your mother tongue. Cool what ?
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