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learner1



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PostPosted: Mon Jun 30, 2008 11:50 am    Post subject: miss or skip something Reply with quote

Hello,

'I'm a little late getting up. I' better skip breakfast.

Can I use 'miss' instead of 'skip' here?

Is there any difference between them if 'miss' works here?

Thank you very much.
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CP



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PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 4:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They're pretty similar, but you should choose skip when it is on purpose, and miss when it is not on purpose.

I missed breakfast yesterday because I overslept. Today, I want to get to work early, so I'll skip breakfast.
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learner1



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PostPosted: Wed Jul 02, 2008 5:16 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hello CP,
Thank you very much.
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