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  1. 19-Dec-2011, 10:15 #1
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    Default What does "fear not" mean in the context?

    Please have a look at the sentence below


    "For all those lamenting the ECB's lack of willingness to print, fear not: the almighty Chairsatan has vowed to valiantly take his place when needed."

    What does "fear not" mean in the context? Thanks
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    Default Re: What does "fear not" mean in the context?

    It's a literary way of saying 'don't worry' or 'never mind' (literally 'don't be frightened', but there's nothing to be afraid of in this context).

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    Default Re: What does "fear not" mean in the context?

    Thank you for clearing that, I supposed never mind means I am sorry if anything done mistakenly by me...
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    Default Re: What does "fear not" mean in the context?

    Quote Originally Posted by sumon. View Post
    Thank you for clearing that, I supposed never mind means I am sorry if anything done mistakenly by me...

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    (1) I think that "never mind" often has this meaning:

    Mother: Darling, would you help me dry the dishes? I spent all day cooking dinner, and now I am very tired.

    Selfish and thoughtless daughter: Oh, Mom! I'm busy on Facebook. Then I have

    to twitter. And finally I have to go to You-Tube. I am soooooo busy!

    Mother: Never mind! ( = Forget that I asked you. I will dry the dishes myself!)




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