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141 months ago

Barbara Cochran (a guest user) asked this question:

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141 months ago

   wrote:

it's already a focal point

141 months ago

   wrote:

it's one common point already

141 months ago

Ette   wrote:

it's already one thing they have in common

141 months ago

Ette   wrote:

it is at least something they have in common/some common ground to build upon

My comment:

something to build upon

141 months ago

Josephine Cassar   wrote:

it is at least something they have in common/some common ground to build upon

My comment:

something to build upon

141 months ago

Josephine Cassar   wrote:

It is already a common same thing for both of them

141 months ago

martynback   wrote:

That's at least one thing they have in common.

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141 months ago

martynback   wrote:

Or in more colloquial English "That's one thing they have in common for starters".

141 months ago

martynback   wrote:

C'est parfait: il n'y a rien à jeter.

141 months ago

Amanda Haste PhD, DipTrans(IoLET), MCIL, CL   wrote:

Perfect.

141 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

As there is little context it is impossible to know whether it is "they" or "we" (and we don't really know if this fits the wider context anyway - the asker will decide........)

141 months ago

martynback   wrote:

"We"? You mean "I and the mask both come from Gabon, so we have that in common"? Somewhat unlikely I feel...

141 months ago

Jennifer White   wrote:

This extract is written in the first person.

141 months ago

martynback   wrote:

Yes, it is. So?

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141 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

It's already a good starting point

My comment:

It's a stretch... but it fits the context?

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141 months ago

martynback   wrote:

Désolé, mais c'est tout de même un contresens. Faire du "streching", c'est bon pour la forme physique, mais pas pour la forme linguistique.

141 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

It's not a contresens because it does not mean the opposite of the original. I like stretching my brain and take a few risks and think laterally. Sometimes I push it a little far, I'll admit, but it's my priviledge. I am aware of it and I don't need your admonition. Thank you.

141 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

Sorry... I was slightly irritated by the tone of your comment, but you are forgiven. I am back to my adult self now! (I know you are right) but it won't stop me pushing the limit a little bit. It helps me explore ideas. It's not all bad... I am trying to help, not mislead anyone. I am just throwing a few ideas in the pot... not trying to stir it too much...

141 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

As John Lennon says in one of his songs:"I didn't mean to hurt you". It was meant as a joke. It's a nasty teacher's habit I suppose. Besides, you must have noticed that I support you whole-heartedly when you're right. My franc-parler works either side.

141 months ago

Marie-Claire   wrote:

No hard feelings. I was a teacher too... so I know. I realize there was no harm meant. You just say it like it is. Yes, I did notice you support me... it doesn't mean I am right though, just that you agree with me. All is well. Bonne continuation! Marie-Claire

141 months ago

MACVieira   wrote:

It's already something in common.