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Thread: 22.it was in him to do
- 11-Jul-2010, 06:59 #1
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22.it was in him to do "...who has achieved whatever work it was in him to do."I am sorry I can't check it again.My trouble is :"it was in him to do".Thanks a lot!
- 11-Jul-2010, 07:06 #2
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Teacher Re: 22.it was in him to do (Leave a space after full stops, commas etc.)
Originally Posted by notletrest 
It means 'whatever was within his capabilities'.
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- 11-Jul-2010, 14:34 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: 22.it was in him to do I agree with you . By the way it reminds me of the one ---"It is hard in you to probe me with that remark.." by Hardy Originally Posted by Rover_KE
The two in's must show something.i.e.=for one to do in earlier English.Do you think so?
