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Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... ' Mon Apr 02, 2007 10:24 am  Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... '		  
Hi

Could you please tell me if you find the following sentences correct and natural? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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1-Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only a short distance away.
2-Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing near by.

Tom

PS: Which one is better? Rolling Eyes
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Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... ' Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:24 pm  Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... '		  
Hi Tom

I think both are fine -- except that I'd spell 'near by' as one word.

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You've got me curious as to why a passing herd of goats would be lucky for him. Very Happy
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Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... ' Mon Apr 02, 2007 12:36 pm  Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... '		  
Maybe 'he' is another goat!

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Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... ' Mon Apr 02, 2007 20:34 pm  Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... '		  
Or maybe he hadn't had anything to eat or drink for a long time!
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Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... ' Tue Apr 03, 2007 9:05 am  Expressions: 'Luckily for him, a herd of goats was passing by only... '		  
Conchita wrote:
Or maybe he hadn't had anything to eat or drink for a long time!

Many thanks to all of you... Very Happy

Yes, Conchita, "he" is a lion. Shocked

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