[General] They are not very forthcoming on it

[suniljain]

They are not very forthcoming on it.

Is it correct? I understand "forthcoming" means "not very interested".

The context is banks were not interested in our proposal and I was telling my supervisor the above sentence.

 

[emsr2d2]

Re: They are not

They are not very forthcoming [STRIKE]on[/STRIKE] about it.

Is it correct? I understand "forthcoming" means "not very interested". Where did you get that definition?

The context is that banks were not interested in our proposal and I [STRIKE]was telling[/STRIKE] said the above sentence to my supervisor. [STRIKE]the above sentence.[/STRIKE]

No, it's not correct for your context. Where did you find a definition that says "forthcoming" means "not very interested"? Please provide a link or a screenshot.

 

[suniljain]

Re: They are not

No, it's not correct for your context. Where did you find a definition that says "forthcoming" means "not very interested"? Please provide a link or a screenshot.

That's my random guess based on the context. Please let me know the meaning of the sentence.

 

[emsr2d2]

Re: They are not

Did you look up "forthcoming" in a dictionary? It's much more useful than just guessing and then asking us. Your use of "I understand ..." made it sound as if you had some basis for thinking it meant that.

 

[Rover_KE]

Re: They are not

Everybody should bookmark OneLook.com for access to dozens of free online dictionaries.

 

[suniljain]

Re: They are not

Did you look up "forthcoming" in a dictionary? It's much more useful than just guessing and then asking us. Your use of "I understand ..." made it sound as if you had some basis for thinking it meant that.

I found the following meaning in a dictionary:-
that will happen or appear in the near future

 

[suniljain]

Re: They are not

No, it's not correct for your context. Where did you find a definition that says "forthcoming" means "not very interested"? Please provide a link or a screenshot.

The context is that banks were not interested in our proposal and I was telling said the above sentence to my supervisor. the above sentence.

Please let me understand why using "was telling" is not correct?

 

[emsr2d2]

Re: They are not

That's one definition. Every online listing for the word that I looked at had at least two definitions. Keep looking.

 

[Rover_KE]

Re: They are not

The context is that banks were not interested in our proposal and I [STRIKE]was telling[/STRIKE] said the above sentence to my supervisor. [STRIKE]the above sentence.[/STRIKE]

[STRIKE][STRIKE]Sir,[/STRIKE] P[/STRIKE]lease [STRIKE]let me understand[/STRIKE] tell me why using "was telling" is not correct.

You need the simple past 'said'. not the past continuous tense.

Don't address members as 'Sir'. emsr2d2 is a highly respected female teacher.

 

[suniljain]

Re: They are not

You need the simple past 'said'. not the past continuous tense.

Don't address members as 'Sir'. emsr2d2 is a highly respected female teacher.

My apology @ emsr2d2 for using "sir'. I used it inadvertently.

 

[5jj]

Re: They are not

Even if you know the gender of the person you are addressing, we don't need sirs or madams on this forum. We are all members together, trying to help each other when we can.

 

[tedmc]

Re: They are not

I found the following meaning in a dictionary:-
that will happen or appear in the near future

The word has three meanings but there is only one used as an adjective on people.