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how to use "from the word go"??

 
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edised



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PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 1:00 am    Post subject: how to use "from the word go"?? Reply with quote
Dear teachers.

I know this sentence means immediately, but how to use this sentence?

"you should do this from the word go"

is this right??

or in what situation we'll use this sentence??


thanks for helping me~~
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Dave Shaffer



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Location: Gwangju, S Korea
PostPosted: Wed Oct 26, 2005 6:29 pm    Post subject: Re: how to use "from the word go"?? Reply with quote
edised wrote:
Dear teachers.

I know this sentence means immediately, but how to use this sentence?

"you should do this from the word go" is this right??

or in what situation we'll use this sentence??


Hello,

Rather than "immediately," "from the word 'go'" means "from the beginning." Therefore, its use in your sentence above is a bit awkward. A better example is:

--- He was enthusiastic from the word go.

Best wishes,
Dave Shaffer
Gwangju, S Korea
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