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  1. 29-Aug-2008, 11:47 #1
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    Default break

    Hi

    You are ambitious? Give me a break. (does it mean the same as: you must be kidding OR what? etc.)

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  2. 29-Aug-2008, 12:30 #2
    Anglika
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    Default Re: break

    More or less, yes. It indicates total lack of belief in the preceding statement.
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