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  1. 29-Dec-2011, 11:51 #1
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    I would like to know if this sentence is ok. Thanks a lot.
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    "You have known me for a little time and you don't know what I'm capable of"
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    Default Re: is this sentence ok?

    I think it's better as: "You have known me for only a little/short time and you don't know what I'm capable of".
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    Default Re: is this sentence ok?

    Quote Originally Posted by ripley View Post
    Hi!
    I would like to know if this sentence is ok. Thanks a lot.
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    "You have known me for a little time and you don't know what I'm capable of."
    It's grammatical.
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