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stevenukd



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:02 am    Post subject: SUCK IN YOUR GUT Reply with quote

Dear Teachers,

1. Before you make too big of a deal out of it, you should confirm it with a doctor.
- What does �make too big of a deal out of it� mean?

2. If she really wants to keep the child then you need to suck in your gut and get a job.
- What does �suck in your gut� mean?

3.� You have a responsibility to your child.
- You have the responsibility for your child.
- Which one is more grammatical?

Thanks a bunch to Teachers,

Stevenukd
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Mallaien



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 12, 2006 2:33 am    Post subject: Re: SUCK IN YOUR GUT Reply with quote

ok ill give this a try.

�make too big of a deal out of it�
Quote:
To make somthing more important that it really is. Or worry too much over little problem.


�suck in your gut�
Quote:
Imagine that your going to face a problem, you take a deep breath and do it. "sucking in your gut" is the same as "take a deep breath."


"You have a responsibility to your child." is correct.

I hope im not doing your homework for you. But its best to understand the phrases you need to imagine, or act out the action to understand the meaning.
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