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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Thu Oct 16, 2008 7:33 pm Post subject: cross out |
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| Why don't you cross out this question? |
Someone said that 'cross out' means 'skip' in the sentece of the quote.
Could you tell me if it's right and native speakers frequently use 'cross out' in everyday life?
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Bob S.
Joined: 29 Apr 2004
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Location: So. Cal
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| Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2008 10:22 am Post subject: Re: cross out |
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| Why don't you cross out this question? |
Someone said that 'cross out' means 'skip' in the sentence of the quote.
Could you tell me if it's right and native speakers frequently use 'cross out' in everyday life? |
Yes, and it's a common metaphor. Imagine you have a list of questions on paper, you are taking your pen and crossing out or scribbling over that question to eliminate it from your list.
You can also say "Cross it/him/her off (the list)." |
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