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Hi,
Errand is a short journey either to take a message or to deliver or collect something.
As for "rumor has is that he quit" it's not complete I think, but the closest I can think of is something like "people are talking that he quit/ stopped..."
"The coat has had it" would mean "this coat can't be used anymore, it can't be repaired or something".
"Have it in for (someone)" would mean "to intend/ mean to harm someone" but it's probably better if you can provide the complete sentence. "Have it out" would mean "to settle an argument especially by a discussion" but again, it's hard to say when it's out of the sentence/text.
Hope this helps a bit.
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| Sat Mar 18, 2006 10:20 am Expression: rumour has it... |
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Hi Farid,
You asked:
| Quote: | | and another queston is about HAVE-what is "rumor has is that he quit" |
Rumour has it that he quit means the story goes that he quit (left (a job)). This means that it's not absolutely definite that he quit but that's what people are saying happened.
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| Sun Mar 19, 2006 1:36 am Expression: rumour has it... |
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| Alan wrote: | Hi Farid,
You asked:
| Quote: | | and another queston is about HAVE-what is "rumor has is that he quit" |
Rumour has it that he quit means the story goes that he quit (left (a job)). This means that it's not absolutely definite that he quit but that's what people are saying happened.
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hi ,
thanks very much for your exalanation ......
actually all i want to know is some sentences about them....
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| Sun Mar 19, 2006 12:43 pm Expression: rumour has it... |
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| Quote: | hi ,
thanks very much for your explanation ......
actually all I want to know is some sentences about them....
thanks |
Hello,
Here are a few examples of usage for the words and phrases in question:
He’s on an errand for his mother; she always wants him to run errands for her.
Rumour has it that he is going to marry his boss (it is not necessarily true that he is).
The old carpet is beyond repair: I think it has had it.
The politician was brave enough to speak her mind. But now the opposition party has it in for her (i.e. intends to make trouble for her).
You can have it out with people without getting violent.
If you are not happy with this situation, have it out with them and clear the air. |
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| Mon Mar 20, 2006 18:20 pm Expression: rumour has it... |
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| hi, thanksssssssssssss alot for giving these examples |
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