Chan-Seung Lee
Joined: 03 Dec 2005
Posts: 1032
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 Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:08 am Post subject: take time to do sth |
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1. I'm taking the time to talk to you.
2. I'm taking time to talk to you. |
Which is correct?
According to my dictionary, #2 is right. But I saw #1 in a book.
So, I wonder which one is right.
Could you tell me which is correct?
Thanks. |
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Eric Thompson
Joined: 25 Nov 2006
Posts: 148
Location: Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
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| Posted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:08 am Post subject: |
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Dear Chan-Seung, I think that what you saw in a book, #1, is what Americans would use in this case. For example: if you were not hired by the company that you wanted to work for, but the personnel officer wrote you a nice letter explaining why you were not hired; your friend could try to make you feel better by saying, 'At least they took the time (and energy) to write you a nice letter.' ...Using 'take time' with out 'the', you can say things like 'It takes time to make a fine wine.' So, 'It takes time to' is a common phrase and can be followed by many other phrases. Ok?--Eric  |
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