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  1. 30-Oct-2012, 00:14 #1
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    If we find that we spend a disproportionate amount of time talking about a particular pursuit, be it work, golf, food or alcohol, it is a sign that we are beginning to turn this pastime into a vice. Rather than controlling it, it is beginning to take hold of us.

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    Whether it is work, or ...
    Last edited by Barb_D; 30-Oct-2012 at 15:36. Reason: Fixed a midnight-induced typo that created a confusing answer
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    Default Re: ... be it work ...

    Quote Originally Posted by Barb_D View Post
    Whether is it work, or ...

    Shouldn't that be 'Whether it is'?



    Also Odessa, you can also use 'such as' or 'for example'.
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    Default Re: ... be it work ...

    Quote Originally Posted by HanibalII View Post
    Shouldn't that be 'Whether it is'?
    Either that or 'whether it be'.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 5jj View Post
    Either that or 'whether it be'.
    Especially useful for confusing foreigners and giving an often false impression of education. '"Be it" "Schme it"'

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    Quote Originally Posted by HanibalII View Post
    Shouldn't that be 'Whether it is'?


    Yes - typing on the phone at midnight. I have fixed it. Thanks for pointing it out so others weren't confused.
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