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Pisces  #552209  Thu, 07 Aug 08 06:27 PM
Hola ...

it's been a long time since i logged in
hope all of you are doin' well :)


Two-word verb are difficult to me to understand their meanings ...
so i had an idea
i write a two-word verb with its meaning
and everyone write a verb with its meaning
Hope you like the idea and have benefit from it



my first verb :

Use up

it means : to exhaust of strength or useful properties

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/use%20up
  
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sunny_adam  #554693  Thu, 14 Aug 08 11:40 AM
I shall see your Use up and I raise you a Make do.

i.e No you cannot have some new trousers. You'll have to make do with the ones you have.
  
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Pisces  #559867  Fri, 29 Aug 08 12:01 AM
???
i didn't understand what you said Tongue Tied
  
Infinik  #559890  Fri, 29 Aug 08 02:14 AM
Hi there,

Is it adequate for "make do" to have a non-human subject?

e.g. The company just has to make do what it was offered.
  
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