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  1. 02-Dec-2012, 14:08 #1
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    Default You've got me

    If somebody managed to wound his enemy in a battle, would it be appropriate if a wounded says "You've got me".
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    Default Re: You've got me

    Yes, especially if the person thought they were dying. However, the simple past works better for me.
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    Default Re: You've got me

    Quote Originally Posted by Marina Gaidar View Post
    If somebody managed to wound his enemy in a battle, would it be appropriate if a wounded man/person/soldier says said "You've got me".
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