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Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time?



 
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Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time? #1 (permalink) Tue Feb 17, 2009 9:55 am   Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time?
 

Hi everybody,
Can we use "postponed work" to express the work that we should have done on time?
(But we couldn't do it)Or we must say it differently :?: :!:
Many thanks,
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Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time? #2 (permalink) Tue Feb 17, 2009 10:20 am   Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time?
 

Hi Morteza,

You could indeed say that but it isn't quite clear what it means. I would suggest: Work previously put to one side - or something along those lines.

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Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time? #3 (permalink) Thu Feb 19, 2009 8:17 am   Can we use 'postponed work' to express the work that we should have done on time?
 

Hi Dear Alan,
You are always so helpful,and the way of your teaching is perfect.
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