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Chan-Seung Lee
Joined: 03 Dec 2005 Posts: 1032
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Posted: Fri Oct 16, 2009 2:24 pm Post subject: like |
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A: There are also times when white lies are needed in order to make a potentially awkward situation less so.
B: I guess you're right. Like the time my boss wanted me to come in and work on Saturday morning. I said I had to help my mother do something. |
1.What does the word 'like' in the context mean?
2.What word can it be replaced with?
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006 Posts: 2875 Location: California
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Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:52 pm Post subject: |
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For example, the time my boss wanted me to come in and work . . . . _________________ You live a new life for every new language you speak. -Czech proverb |
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