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  1. 24-Dec-2011, 02:51 #1
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    Hi,

    What does this sentence mean?

    He hurled a brick through the window.

    Does it mean "He broke the window"?

    Thanks a lot
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    Default Re: hurl through

    Quote Originally Posted by Silverobama View Post
    Hi,

    What does this sentence mean?

    He hurled a brick through the window.

    Does it mean "He broke the window"?

    Thanks a lot
    Well...the brick probably did break the window but to "hurl" means to throw.
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    Default Re: hurl through

    "Well...the brick probably did break the window but to "hurl" means to throw."
    Unless the window was open, of course.
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