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Old 01-Sep-2004, 17:23
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Ah! Now I got it

My Oxford Advanced Learner's only says:

on the contrary: used to introduce a statement that says the opposite of the last one

That was the only definition I knew, before I checked The American Heritage, which says:

on the contrary :In opposition to what has been stated or what is expected.

I've learned a lot now. :D


You succeeded again - now I am confused. My normal state of mind. :wink:
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You succeeded again - now I am confused. My normal state of mind. :wink:
How come you are confused? May I help you?
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What about an Indian head massage?

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You succeeded again - now I am confused. My normal state of mind. :wink:
How come you are confused? May I help you?
Thank you for your kind offer. Play of words - now it makes sense to you. That hardly ever happens. You always keep on asking questions. Now I am confused. :wink:
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Thank you for your kind offer. Play of words - now it makes sense to you. That hardly ever happens. You always keep on asking questions. Now I am confused. :wink:
How can "now I'm confused" be "play of words"?? Is there any hidden meaning behind?

Now I am really confused...
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What about an Indian head massage?

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A what? An Indian massage??
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Thank you for your kind offer. Play of words - now it makes sense to you. That hardly ever happens. You always keep on asking questions. Now I am confused. :wink:
How can "now I'm confused" be "play of words"?? Is there any hidden meaning behind?

Now I am really confused...
I would never send something with hidden meanings. The sentence make complete sense to me. The more questions you asked the less sense it made to me. Lighten up - a compliment - I do not get conused easily. :wink:
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I would never send something with hidden meanings. The sentence make complete sense to me. The more questions you asked the less sense it made to me. Lighten up - a compliment - I do not get conused easily. :wink:
Now I see what you mean. Thank you!

But I'm worried a bit that actually my questions here have made you confused quite often.
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