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jasonlulu_2000
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 Posted: Mon Jan 14, 2013 6:36 pm Post subject: what for |
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--James was fired from the company?
-- What for? He is always working hard and easy-going.
Is "what for?" used naturally in this conversation?
Thanks for your help!
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IanT
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Yes, quite normal in informal English, just means the same as "Why?"
For example:
"What did you do that for?"
Hope helps,
Ian
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