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Original poster

to be annoyed when people don't know the difference between bringing and buying?

35 replies

PinkMartini · 18/06/2007 18:26

When you pay for something - you have bought it
When you carry something - you have brought it.
Is is really that hard to get them right?

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handlemecarefully · 18/06/2007 18:55
Wink
Original poster
PinkMartini · 18/06/2007 18:36

HMC you are so right.

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handlemecarefully · 18/06/2007 18:33

Well, I think you might need to get a little perspective if it genuinely makes you see red

choosyfloosy · 18/06/2007 18:33

Direct quote from CV recently submitted to me:

'I wish I never had of left this job as it was brilliant.'

For a secretarial job.

Into the round file I'm afraid.

ChasingSquirrels · 18/06/2007 18:32

is this written or verbal? regional variations / accents may be a problem here?

NoodleStroodle · 18/06/2007 18:32

I hate should of when it is should have

Original poster
PinkMartini · 18/06/2007 18:31

Well then squonk, I guess you say whichever has the most importance.
I brought it all the way home.
I bought it at .
It's the people who say I brought this top at shopname that make me see red.

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choosyfloosy · 18/06/2007 18:28

deep clang of recognition

also

lie or lay?
run away

FioFio · 18/06/2007 18:28

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fryalot · 18/06/2007 18:27

ah but... what if you pay for something and then carry it to somewhere else?

then you have bought it and brought it