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02-Dec-2006, 14:49
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First Language: Russian | |  Two good reasons
Hi, I’ll quote a song (Sunny Afternoon, the Kinks): … help me sail away Or just give me two good reasons Why I ought to stay I wonder whether two good reasons is set or just incidental. Why not some, one or three? They wouldn’t have changed the rhythm. Another guess is that it might be too good reasons misheard. Please help me make it out. Thank you. |
02-Dec-2006, 16:48
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Current Location: Phnom Penh First Language: English Member Type: English Teacher | | Re: Two good reasons
We often say give me 'a good reason', so I suppose he's upping the stakes a bit. He could have said three, but maybe that would have sounded a bit excessive. Are you a Kinks fan?  |
02-Dec-2006, 16:56
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First Language: Russian | | Re: Two good reasons
Thank you , tdol.
I love golden oldies. :) |
02-Dec-2006, 17:51
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Current Location: North Carolina First Language: English Member Type: Other | | Re: Two good reasons
He wants two good reasons. One is not enough. |
02-Dec-2006, 18:20
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Current Location: North Carolina First Language: English Member Type: English Teacher | | Re: Two good reasons
There is a simple explanation here. Ray Davies is one of the gods of rock and roll. One doesn't challenge or question the words of the gods; one merely appreciates them. |
03-Dec-2006, 04:41
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First Language: Russian | | Re: Two good reasons
People have been interpreting the Bible for centuries, Mykwyner... |
03-Dec-2006, 04:55
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Current Location: England First Language: English Member Type: Student or Learner | | Re: Two good reasons
'Give me two good reasons' is a common expression. 'Give me two good reasons why you should stay out late' It is to emphasise that one is not enough. I get it all the time!  |
03-Dec-2006, 04:57
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Current Location: New York First Language: American English Member Type: Academic | | Re: Two good reasons
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Originally Posted by curmudgeon  'Give me two good reasons' is a common expression. 'Give me two good reasons why you should stay out late' It is to emphasise that one is not enough. I get it all the time! | Give us two good reasons why we should believe that. |
03-Dec-2006, 04:59
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Current Location: England First Language: English Member Type: Student or Learner | | Re: Two good reasons
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Give us two good reasons why we should believe that. | Normally I've only got one, which puts me 'on the spot' |
03-Dec-2006, 05:54
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Current Location: Detroit, Michigan First Language: English Member Type: English Teacher | | Re: Two good reasons
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Originally Posted by mykwyner There is a simple explanation here. Ray Davies is one of the gods of rock and roll. One doesn't challenge or question the words of the gods; one merely appreciates them. |
Don't beat around the bush, just tell us, straight up - are you a Kinks fan? | | |
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