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16-Feb-2007, 17:11
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I would like to know if the term I'd come across, is correct or not? refering to a possible encounter with something or somebody.
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16-Feb-2007, 20:57
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Yes. If you're speaking in the past tense, such as referring to something you'd encountered a while ago, but something you hadn't seen in a long while, you'd say "I'd come across." If it is something you see upon occasion, you'd say "I've come across."
Examples:
"A Wangenstein suction device? I'd come across it a few times years ago in nursing school, but I haven't seen one since."
"I've come across manual transmissions many times in my life, so I'm sure I'll be able to drive your car." |
16-Feb-2007, 21:06
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Originally Posted by Ouisch  Yes. If you're speaking in the past tense, such as referring to something you'd encountered a while ago, but something you hadn't seen in a long while, you'd say "I'd come across." If it is something you see upon occasion, you'd say "I've come across."
Examples:
"A Wangenstein suction device? I'd come across it a few times years ago in nursing school, but I haven't seen one since."
"I've come across manual transmissions many times in my life, so I'm sure I'll be able to drive your car." | Aren't you the lucky one!  |
16-Feb-2007, 21:30
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Originally Posted by Mordant Aren't you the lucky one! | Not really. That was strictly an example. Truth be told, I never learned how to drive a stick shift (manual transmission).  |
16-Feb-2007, 21:34
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Excuse my ignorance, but does this mean that you all have automatic cars??? |
17-Feb-2007, 00:52
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Originally Posted by queenbu Excuse my ignorance, but does this mean that you all have automatic cars??? | Nope, Queenbu, just some automatic people. |
17-Feb-2007, 02:31
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The majority of cars sold in the US come with automatic transmissions these days. |
17-Feb-2007, 06:02
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