roxy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 another one:blush-anim-cl: is it it may prove difficult for you to... OR it may to prove diificult dor you to... ? i've always thought it was without "to", but i received an official letter last week, and they wrote it with "to"... so is it with "to"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I always thought it was "It may prove difficult to you to.. " Any native speaker to help us out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I always thought it was "It may prove difficult to you to.. " Any native speaker to help us out? yeah well, i also thought it was without to, but it was an official letter so... i dunno:aah: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shikutukumimika Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 yeah well, i also thought it was without to, but it was an official letter so... i dunno:aah: Yeah, but I think it's also to instead of for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 "It may prove difficult for you to..." is usual. "It may prove difficult to you to..." might very occasionally be appropriate (but I can't think of an example). "It may to prove..." is just wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 "It may prove difficult for you to..." is usual. "It may prove difficult to you to..." might very occasionally be appropriate (but I can't think of an example). "It may to prove..." is just wrong. haha ok so i was correct and then the official letter was wrong oh it's actually "we appreciate that it may to prove difficult for you to..." in the letter, but that doesn't make a difference, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruth Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 another one:blush-anim-cl:is it it may prove difficult for you to... OR it may to prove diificult dor you to... ? i've always thought it was without "to", but i received an official letter last week, and they wrote it with "to"... so is it with "to"? "It may prove difficult for you to..." is right. Definitely not 'to prove', that's the infinitive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 haha ok so i was correct and then the official letter was wrong oh it's actually "we appreciate that it may to prove difficult for you to..." in the letter, but that doesn't make a difference, does it? No- but if I was going to be really picky I'd say it should be "it might prove difficult for you to..." might= chance (always)- it might happen, it might not may= permission (usually)- "May I go to the bathroom, miss?" - "yes, you may, (I allow it)" though it can mean possibility as in your example can= ability (always if using correct English)- "Can I go to the bathroom?" - "Of course you can- but" as schoolkid stands up "...you may not. Sit down." Teachers are cruel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 No- but if I was going to be really picky I'd say it should be "it might prove difficult for you to..." might= chance (always)- it might happen, it might not may= permission (usually)- "May I go to the bathroom, miss?" - "yes, you may, (I allow it)" though it can mean possibility as in your example can= ability (always if using correct English)- "Can I go to the bathroom?" - "Of course you can- but" as schoolkid stands up "...you may not. Sit down." Teachers are cruel! haha indeed:roftl: good i'm happy now:) it was not me, but the letter haha. it was confusing though, it was written by a native speaker and an official letter, so... well anyway i was right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 haha indeed:roftl:good i'm happy now:) it was not me, but the letter haha. it was confusing though, it was written by a native speaker and an official letter, so... well anyway i was right Yes, it's definitely wrong. And Ruth is a teacher, you can trust her Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roxy Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Yes, it's definitely wrong. And Ruth is a teacher, you can trust her good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerMoment1608 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 (edited) I have another question, too. It's about the sentence "This is a one shot thing we got going on here" Does it mean the one shot thing started in the past but is going on now too? Or does it mean the one shot thing has ended in the past? Are both ways of interpretating possible? Is there a difference what it means according to the grammar-textbook and the everyday language? I'm mostly interested in what the "Averageamerican" understands when he hears this sentence, not especially what the grammar says. Edited November 22, 2009 by DerMoment1608 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lollipop_monkey Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have another question, too. It's about the sentence"This is a one shot thing we got going on here" Does it mean the one shot thing started in the past but is going on now too? Or does it mean the one shot thing has ended in the past? Are both ways of interpretating possible? Is there a difference what it means according to the grammar-textbook and the everyday language? I'm mostly interested in what the "Averageamerican" understands when he hears this sentence, not especially what the grammar says. Without knowing the context, I would assume the person saying that means that he or she is either about to attempt (or is in the process of attempting) something that he or she only has one chance to get right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 I have another question, too. It's about the sentence"This is a one shot thing we got going on here" Does it mean the one shot thing started in the past but is going on now too? Or does it mean the one shot thing has ended in the past? Are both ways of interpretating possible? Is there a difference what it means according to the grammar-textbook and the everyday language? I'm mostly interested in what the "Averageamerican" understands when he hears this sentence, not especially what the grammar says. yeh think its like a gun you know? one shot to hot the target , one shot to get it right:biggrin2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Its related to relational database You will have to read RDMS to understand this Hmmmm ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Hmmmm ?? Spam Fred, spam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Spam Fred, spam. Yeh I thought that wasnt sure Thanks for modding me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhMyMika!! Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Yeh I thought that wasnt sure Thanks for modding me No prob. I'm pretty much the spam catcher...just check Guy's wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 No prob. I'm pretty much the spam catcher...just check Guy's wall. Thanks .. I wasnt sure if it was or not .. you never know whats behind a keyboard <plays twilight zone music> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DerMoment1608 Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 @"This is a one-shot thing we got going on here" Without knowing the context, I would assume the person saying that means that he or she is either about to attempt (or is in the process of attempting) something that he or she only has one chance to get right. Well, I think I have to tell something about the context. I didn't want it first because I didn't want that the context overlay the sentence but now I see that it didn't work without the context It's a quote from "Brokeback Mountain". The both cowboys have had sex for their first time and after that one cowboys says this sentence to the other one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Its related to relational database You will have to read RDMS to understand this Spam Freddie! One of the intelligent sort that pick up a subject we are talking about! Christine taught me about them but I still don't get their purpose, this one didn't even had a link for us to click on, you know for selling stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FREDDIESDOUBLE Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 Spam Freddie! One of the intelligent sort that pick up a subject we are talking about!Christine taught me about them but I still don't get their purpose, this one didn't even had a link for us to click on, you know for selling stuff! yes my stocks of viagra are way high these days , no more needed:roftl: Yes first time poster , it smelled wrong .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soaring Simpson Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 @"This is a one-shot thing we got going on here" Well, I think I have to tell something about the context. I didn't want it first because I didn't want that the context overlay the sentence but now I see that it didn't work without the context It's a quote from "Brokeback Mountain". The both cowboys have had sex for their first time and after that one cowboys says this sentence to the other one. I've read that story and vaguely remember it, but from what you've quoted, I think it might just mean that it can't last (if I've still got the book I'll check when I get home unless someone else sorts you) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 (edited) @"This is a one-shot thing we got going on here" Well, I think I have to tell something about the context. I didn't want it first because I didn't want that the context overlay the sentence but now I see that it didn't work without the context It's a quote from "Brokeback Mountain". The both cowboys have had sex for their first time and after that one cowboys says this sentence to the other one. With your beautiful sig and the quote I know it was from Brokeback Mountain! Oh the memories! Ennis is scared and surprised by what they have done and is saying the sentence pretty much to assure himself that this is a one timer… But already the same night he breaks that by after much hesitation go in to the tent with Jack who is repeatedly telling him that it’s alright! I love the movie and I love your sig! Edited November 23, 2009 by sienna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sienna Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 yes my stocks of viagra are way high these days , no more needed:roftl: Yes first time poster , it smelled wrong .. Yeah go get them!:sniper: This is the only reason I would like to be a mod, to chase the spammers away with a bang! But I suspect it's an ungrateful job, new ones are popping up all the time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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