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Lines from a novel: "I wish I ..." Mon Jul 24, 2006 18:48 pm  Lines from a novel: "I wish I ..."
 

Hi

Please see below:

"It's about time you kicked that habit, Bart," he said.What do you do with all your money?"

"That is a good question. I wish I knew. It comes and it vinishes, and I have damn all to show for it."

Could you please explain the highlighted line to me?

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Lines Mon Jul 24, 2006 18:58 pm  Lines
 

Hi Tom,

You quoted:

Quote:
It comes and it vanishes, and I have damn all to show for it."
I assume you meant 'vanishes'

This means: my money appears (in other words I get/acquire it) and then it disappears (I use it all up) and I have absolutely nothing tangible (to show ) as proof of what I have spent the money on.

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Thanks, Alan Mon Jul 24, 2006 20:48 pm  Thanks, Alan
 

Thanks, Alan.

So, may I assume?

Damn all= nothing at all(in the given context)

If OK, then please send me a yes

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