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    itsmehihihi is offline Newbie
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    Exclamation since ages'

    which one is correct?

    1a:I haven't watched a movie since ages'

    1b:I haven't watched a movie for ages'


    2a:I am fine till today and I will get work tomorrow.
    2b:I am fine till date and I will be alloted work tomorrow.



    I don't mind if you refine them.

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    Default Re: since ages'

    Quote Originally Posted by itsmehihihi View Post
    which one is correct?

    1a:I haven't watched a movie since ages' But this would be OK: 'It's ages since I watched a movie.

    1b:I haven't watched a movie for ages'


    2a:I am fine so far/up to now and I will get work tomorrow.
    2b:I am fine till date and I will be alloted work tomorrow.



    I don't mind if you refine them.

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    subbu
    In 2b, the phrase you want is 'to date', but 'to date' wouldn't do in this context. The T doubles in the past simple of 'allot', and 'allot' sounds a bit odd there anyway - unless the person is in a position of very high authority (e.g. your boss's boss).

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    Smile Re: since ages'

    Thank You ,so much

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