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User Name | Thread Name | Subject | Posted |
Charmion | BS: Language: 'I forgot my glasses at home.' (64* d) | RE: BS: Language: 'I forgot my glasses at home.' | 01 Jun 24 |
In Canada, most native English speakers would have no problem with “I forgot my glasses at home”. To us, it means “I don’t have my glasses because I forgot to bring them. I’m pretty sure they’re at home.” The statement at issue is essentially an elision. |