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  1. 31-Oct-2012, 19:20 #1
    Mr.Lucky_One
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    Default Beg (for/of)

    What's the difference between "beg...", "beg for..." and "beg of..."?
  2. 31-Oct-2012, 19:51 #2
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    Default Re: Beg (for/of)

    I'm teaching my dog to beg.

    He sits with his paws held up begging for a biscuit.

    Please come quickly, I beg of you. (This is very formal.)

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  3. 01-Nov-2012, 09:14 #3
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    Default Re: Beg (for/of)

    Thank you, I've realized it.
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