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Tarheel

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I wanted to respond to NAL123's question, but Rover had closed the thread.

I think it can be confusing to ESL learners when an expression is not meant literally. For example, if I say I can imagine doing something that probably means it's a possibility. In other words, under the right circumstances I might do it. If I say I can imagine going to Canada it means it's a possibility. What it definitely does not mean is that I am able to imagine it. This is an instance when, in my opinion, the literal meaning definitely does not apply. (You are always capable of imagining something.)
 
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