In the meantime?

Binbin93 · #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.

Cerberus™ · #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, ...".

Ymalish · #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"...

Alan · #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.

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

Ooops you are right, of course.

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