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Chan-Seung Lee



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PostPosted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 6:17 am    Post subject: sale Reply with quote
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There is a big sale on.

Is it correct? If so, 'there is sth on.' means 'sth is going on now.'?

Thanks.
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Eric Thompson



Joined: 25 Nov 2006
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Location: Angeles, Pampanga, Philippines
PostPosted: Sat Sep 08, 2007 12:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Dear Chan-Seung, Yes, you are correct. Something 'on' is 'going on now'. It is happening now. That use of 'on' might be related to the turning 'on' of electrical devices and appliances. When such devices are 'on', things are turning, moving, making noises, happening. Conversely, when things like agreements or deals are 'off', things are no longer happening. Ok?--Eric Smile
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