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Tdol 17-Oct-2003 00:09

It seems to cover the bases. ;-)

whl626 17-Oct-2003 01:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by RonBee
I'm sold on your explanation.

:wink:

What a new sentence to me :) Does it mean ' You are fully convinced ' Ron ? :roll:

RonBee 17-Oct-2003 03:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by whl626
Quote:

Originally Posted by RonBee
I'm sold on your explanation.

:wink:

What a new sentence to me :) Does it mean ' You are fully convinced ' Ron ? :roll:

Yes, that's what it means.

:)

RonBee 17-Oct-2003 03:55

English idioms
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1697

Brief Verse (Couplets)
http://www.usingenglish.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1579

:D

Casiopea 17-Oct-2003 15:15

Re: english grammar
 
That's way too much typing :shock:

You've sold me, too.

I thank Mother Earth that you're here to save me with grace

Cas :eggface:

kisses

Casiopea 17-Oct-2003 15:27

Quote:

I'm sold on your explanation.
Me thinks, and credit goes to jwschang on this, it's

"I am sold (X by you) on (the basis of) your explanation." (passive)

Compare:

"You sold me X on the basis of your explanation." (active)

Cas :twisted:

adjective adjective adjective
I can't seem to stop myself from writing the word 'adjective' :oops:


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