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Old 12-10-2008, 11:28 PM   #21
Ammit
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Default Re: Quick English lesson

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Originally Posted by Swanny View Post
I've noticed that some of our American cousins here seem to be struggling with the English language.
There are a couple of things I think you need help with.

"I could care less."........ This means you care a bit, but could maybe care a bit less.

I think you mean to say.....

"I couldn't care less." ........ This means you could not care any less than you do now.

And I have also noticed some confusion with the words then and than.
For example "may be a lot sooner then we think!" that really should be a than in there.

He was happy then.
He fixed it, then left.
There are three green ones, then a blue one.
If it’s locked, then we’ll need the key.

You are a better swimmer than she is.
They like you more than they like her.

But no doubt you couldn't care less about what I'm saying.
In which case
Well said that man..
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