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  1. 16-Dec-2005, 19:33 #1
    utsav
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    what does "fat is in the fire" exactly mean?? could u giv me an example of how i can use it in a sentence?
  2. 17-Dec-2005, 03:43 #2
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    Fat burns, so when the fat is in the fire, problems, etc, are getting more serious.
  3. 17-Dec-2005, 06:57 #3
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    thanks tdol.it had me in a tricky spot in an essay.
  4. 18-Dec-2005, 06:22 #4
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    You're welcome, Utsav.
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