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    Hi again! Is getting necsessary in expressions based on
    it's getting harder to [do smth.]
    Can I say, for example, "With every day it is harder and harder to stand his jokes." ?
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    Default Re: it's getting harder...

    Quote Originally Posted by b.a.d. View Post
    Hi again! Is getting necsessary in expressions based on
    it's getting harder to [do smth.]
    Can I say, for example, "With every day it is harder and harder to stand his jokes." ?
    Thanks a lot!

    You certainly could say that, but unfortunately a native speaker would probably manage to put a "get" in there somewhere!


    "With every day it gets harder and harder to stand his jokes."


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    Thank you!

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    Default Re: it's getting harder...

    Dear b.a.d.:

    "With every day it is harder and harder to stand his jokes."

    This is a fine sentence.

    Some people might also say, "With every day I find it harder and harder to stand his jokes."

    Best wishes,

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    Default Re: it's getting harder...

    Colloquially:
    Every day, it gets harder and harder to stand his jokes."

    Omit the 'with' in 'with every day'
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    Thank you, guys! ))

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