
14-Aug-2006, 19:32
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Re: Matters? Affairs? Quote:
Originally Posted by Humble Could yoou have a look at this sentence, please? I am not sure the pasted word is appropriate here. Now when we have grown up, my brother and I are more independent and we have our own friends and matters [things to deal with] beyond our family orbit.
Looking forward to your suggestions.
Tnx | Matters is ok, but in the context maybe affairs is better - and more common. You could also use interests or responsibilities.
Last edited by DavyBCN; 14-Aug-2006 at 19:32.
Reason: bad spelling
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