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sabrinak
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 Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: give up or give it up |
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Hello,
I want to know which one is better or correct and why.
1. A: I knew you would make it. Congratulations!
B: Thanks. I'm glad that I didn't give it up / give up.
2. Please go home and get some rest / rests.
3. I've caught / I've had a cold for two weeks.
Thank you. I appreciate your help. |
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CP
Joined: 12 Jun 2006
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Location: California
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1. It's "give up," meaning quit trying or surrender.
2. Use "rest," meaning taking it easy, maybe going to sleep.
3. I've had a cold for two weeks. I caught cold / I caught this cold two weeks ago. I have caught colds every winter for the last three years. I hate to catch colds.
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