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jiang · #21 (**permalink**) 05-Apr-2008, 01:07

Dear RonBee,
Thank you very much for your explanation. Now I see.
Have a nice weekend.
Jiang

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Originally Posted by RonBee

A single letter can make all the difference. It can change the meaning of an expression and even change it to a different kind of expression altogether.

in somebody's hands - the person in question is responsible for the matter. Example:

A: Who is taking care of this matter?

B: It's in Jack's hands.

A: Okay.

in somebody's hand - being held by somebody. Example:

A: Where is it?

B: It's in Jack's hand.

A: I see.

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Somebody who is good with his hands is handy.

(He is good at fixing things, for example.)

I am sure there are a few "hand" expressions we haven't covered yet.

jiang · #22 (**permalink**) 05-Apr-2008, 01:27

Yes. Quite interesting. Can I say very interesting?

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Originally Posted by RonBee

Here are a few more "hand" expressions:

va=on hand - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

Quite interesting, eh?

RonBee · #23 (**permalink**) 05-Apr-2008, 01:42

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Originally Posted by jiang

Yes. Quite interesting. Can I say very interesting?

Of course.

jiang · #24 (**permalink**) 05-Apr-2008, 01:58

My teacher taught us some adjectives or adverbs cannot be modified by "very", which is quite complicated. So when I saw you used "quite" I just wanted to know if I can use "very".

Jiang

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Originally Posted by RonBee

Of course.