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In the meantime? #1 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 3:19 am   In the meantime?
 

someone, please help me to explain that what does it mean of "In the meantime"

thanks.
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In the meantime? #2 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:20 am   In the meantime?
 

It means the same as meanwhile: "while this was/is happening, ...", "at the same time that/as this was/is happening, ...".
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In the meantime? #3 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:26 am   In the meantime?
 

For example: "dinner will be served in 1 hour, in the meantime go make your homework"...
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In the meantime? #4 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:38 am   In the meantime?
 

Hi,

You've certainly explained the use but the expression is 'do' your homework.

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In the meantime? #5 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:43 am   In the meantime?
 

Ooops you are right, of course.
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