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muni



Joined: 08 May 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 8:35 am    Post subject: how should I say it Reply with quote

In my room my books are lying on the floor and if I want to tell my brother that when he comes to my room he should be careful and should not put his feet on my books then how should I say i t.........I hope I am making sense........

can I say ........don't put your feet on my books

but to me it doesn't look correct, then what should I say Confused
please help
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bud



Joined: 09 Mar 2003
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Location: New Jersey, US

PostPosted: Thu Jan 29, 2004 11:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi Muni,

That would be a logical (and natural) thing to say if he was sitting down and resting his feet on your books. When he is on his feet (standing or walking), the natural thing to say would be "Don't step on my books!"

Good job!
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aoh,baby!



Joined: 30 Jan 2004
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Location: shanghai/china

PostPosted: Fri Jan 30, 2004 9:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow,that's good.i've leanrt that too.thanx, bud
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