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28-Apr-2004, 06:10
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I see. It is like a bonus because we seldom come across such expressions in our textbook. Very interesting.
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork Quote: |
Originally Posted by jiang :)
I spent a minute to consult the phrase 'make one's day' and feel relieved that I don't bore you with my questions. Thank you for your kindness.
How should I reply to ' You always make my day'?
Best wishes,
Jiang | One could say:
I'm glad.
I try.
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28-Apr-2004, 06:12
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Could you please tell me if there something more between the posts of Mike and you? In other words, does ' Of course' implies anything?
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Originally Posted by tdol I wouldn't recommend 'Of course' as an answer.  | |
28-Apr-2004, 09:38
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No; it simply would be an arrogant and unacceptable answer. |
28-Apr-2004, 12:16
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:D
Thank you for your reply. I see.
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Originally Posted by tdol No; it simply would be an arrogant and unacceptable answer. | |
28-Apr-2004, 14:35
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Hi, jiang,
I read your articles too. You always bring up good questions that make me stop to think. I want to say thank you to you. To Mike, TDOL, RonBee:
How nice of you to answer our STRANGE questions. IMO, if you are not teachers, it's hard to ask a native speaker to explain rules because they just use English in a natural way. For me, the logic is the most profound to get it. Through your explanation, I need to learn to FEEL English. And thank you for providing us with such a fantastic website. You always make my day as well.
(hehehe...actually i don't know the exact meaning of this idiom, but i know when to use it. I'll appreciate it if you can explain a bit.)
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28-Apr-2004, 19:21
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Originally Posted by blacknomi Hi, jiang,
I read your articles too. You always bring up good questions that make me stop to think. I want to say thank you to you. To Mike, TDOL, RonBee:
How nice of you to answer our STRANGE questions. IMO, if you are not teachers, it's hard to ask a native speaker to explain rules because they just use English in a natural way. For me, the logic is the most profound to get it. Through your explanation, I need to learn to FEEL English. And thank you for providing us with such a fantastic website. You always make my day as well.
(hehehe...actually i don't know the exact meaning of this idiom, but i know when to use it. I'll appreciate it if you can explain a bit.)
sabrina | "To make someone's day" means "to make the day better, brighter, happier, etc. It is a compliment. :wink: |
28-Apr-2004, 19:37
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"To make someone's day" means "to make the day better, brighter, happier, etc. It is a compliment. :wink:
| Or simply: to make someone happy.
Reading Mike's complicated answers makes my day.
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28-Apr-2004, 19:40
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Originally Posted by MikeNewYork
"To make someone's day" means "to make the day better, brighter, happier, etc. It is a compliment. :wink:
| Or simply: to make someone happy.
Reading Mike's complicated answers makes my day.
:D | |
29-Apr-2004, 00:05
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Someone reading Mike's answers makes his day.;-0 |
29-Apr-2004, 01:56
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