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#2 (permalink) Fri Apr 18, 2008 3:51 am Thanks for having me on? |
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. Not ambiguous, I suppose, in context, but the phrase has the two meanings. I don't see the question you refer to. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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Mister Micawber Language Coach
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#3 (permalink) Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:13 pm Thanks for having me on? |
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What I meant by question is this:
"Are you having me on?" or "You must be having me on!" I understand that these phrases are used to mean "you are kidding me" rather than "will you invite me to your TV show?"
Is that right? Thanks, Torsten
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#4 (permalink) Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:29 pm Thanks for having me on? |
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| Beware of the potential ambiguity with "thanks for having me". :shock: |
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#5 (permalink) Fri Apr 18, 2008 12:42 pm Thanks for having me on? |
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. Well, Torsten, it still depends on context:
G: Your variety show is tomorrow night. Are you having me on? H: No, I'm not having you on-- you always tell dirty jokes.
J: You're getting married again? Are you having me on? K: No, I'm not having you on. I'm really tying the knot again. . _________________ Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's |
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