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#63 (permalink) Mon Feb 16, 2009 3:49 am Shrink to think |
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Hi, Alan and congratulations for this site: I also Would like to know the Answer to Amy's question. I search on Internet and I couldn't find it. Also I have asked native English speakers from USA (one of them with a bachellor's degree in English domain -literature-) and they don't know this expression. Therefore, it is a British idiom? It is frequently used? Thanks a lot ! |
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#64 (permalink) Tue Feb 17, 2009 20:51 pm Shrink to think |
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Hi: I also searched in the Web and asked some English native speakers and this phrase and I found this phrase is definitely not common in United States. It would be nice if somebody answer us home common is this idiom in England. Regards |
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#65 (permalink) Fri Feb 27, 2009 7:36 am Shrink to think |
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Hi Frank
Based on what has been posted in this thread, I think it is pretty safe to assume that "shrink to think" is not a commonly used expression in the UK either.
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#66 (permalink) Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:06 am Shrink to think |
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| Frank Stern wrote: |
| Also I have asked native English speakers from USA (one of them with a bachellor's degree in English domain -literature-) |
You probably mean 'bachelor'? _________________ Test Of English for International Communication TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary |
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#67 (permalink) Fri Feb 27, 2009 10:08 am Shrink to think |
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Hi,
So let's start a campaign to spread the use of the expression 'shrink to think'. I rather like it.
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#68 (permalink) Fri Feb 27, 2009 12:54 pm Shrink to think |
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| Torsten wrote: |
| Frank Stern wrote: |
| Also I have asked native English speakers from USA (one of them with a bachellor's degree in English domain -literature-) |
You probably mean 'bachelor'? |
Sorry it is a typo; the correct way is "Bachelor's degree". |
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#69 (permalink) Wed Mar 04, 2009 9:19 am Shrink to think |
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hi torsten i didnt understand what mean by shrink to think.please hlep me.and i didnt receive an email for last few week. thanks. |
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#71 (permalink) Tue Mar 24, 2009 6:36 am Shrink to think |
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Hi Torsten, I don't know much abt idoms & even i don't know how to use it.pl give more responses tests for practice.pl.give meaning of idioms too.idiom like "shrink to think" is new for me.can u pl explain it with more examples ? yashomati |
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#72 (permalink) Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:18 am Shrink to think |
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Hi Yashomati,
What do you think about basic spelling, punctuation and capitalization rules? Before we talk about idioms you might want to learn some basics. Do you agree? For example, words such as 'abt' and 'pl' don't exist in English. _________________ Test Of English for International Communication TOEIC Preparation & TOEIC Vocabulary |
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#73 (permalink) Tue Mar 24, 2009 13:24 pm Shrink to think |
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I have lived in many parts of the UK, and have NEVER heard " shrink to think " being used.
Maybe it is a regional term.
Shudder to think is far more widely used by folk right across England. _________________ If you need me, I'm here. |
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#74 (permalink) Tue Mar 24, 2009 13:27 pm Shrink to think |
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Hi Bill,
It certainly has caused quite a furore on this site. I can't honestly believe I'm the only person to use it! Personally I rather like it.
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