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BW2/3

#241990 Sun, 02 Jul 06 04:51 AM

Judy'll have had her three drinks when I walk into the bar.

Is this sentence OK?

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#242004 Sun, 02 Jul 06 05:34 AM

Well, without seeing the context, it certainly COULD be. There's a three drink maximum, or perhaps minimum - so the reference to "her three drinks" would be understood?

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Barbara, who answers in American English.