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How and when do we use "like"?



 
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How and when do we use "like"? #1 (permalink) Sun Jan 29, 2006 18:59 pm   How and when do we use "like"?
 

hello,

1- I have a question hope I find a solution to it.

Michael is usually punctual so I'm surprised that he's late.
use :( like)

I'm surprised that Michael's not here yet because it's ...... late.

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It's not like him #2 (permalink) Sun Jan 29, 2006 19:13 pm   It's not like him
 

This would be another way of saying the same sentence using the word 'like':

I'm surprised that Michael's not here yet because it's not like him to be late.
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