hope with anxiety

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Coachpotato  #142577  Wed, 28 Sep 05 11:53 AM

Imagine that a person writes a letter telling some friends she is happy they're coming.

Can you say: 'We hope your arrival with anxiety' ?

I think there're two problems with it. One of them is the word 'anxiety', It means distress and concern, doesn't it? And I'm not sure about the verb hope either.

I would say it like this: 'I'm looking forward to your arrival'. Am I right?

  
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Clive  #142612  Wed, 28 Sep 05 02:09 PM

Hi,

Yes, you're absolutely right.

Clive

  
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