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  1. 17-Jul-2004, 12:32 #1
    Francois
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    Default All of 200 copies

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    used to emphasize the amount or number of something, usually when something is small in a disappointing or unusual way:
    In the last two years the book has sold all of 200 copies
    It's a somewhat ironic use of 'all', correct ?

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  2. 17-Jul-2004, 19:53 #2
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    Correct.
  3. 18-Jul-2004, 12:06 #3
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    He made all of $2 at horse races yesterday.
    Correct?

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