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yogi2005

#122228 Thu, 28 Jul 05 10:05 PM

hello,

Could you tell me if there is any difference between the below?

1. What do you want from me?

2. What do you want of me?

thank you

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Mister Micawber

#122298 Fri, 29 Jul 05 06:45 AM

I detect no difference in meaning, Yogi. #1 sounds more conversational.

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