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7 mar 2022
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Inglés (US)
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Grandma: Toby (the grandson), be a deer and shut the door otherwise we’ll all catch our death.
Daughter-in-law: What a gloomy thought, CATCH OUR DEATH.
Son: Yes, mummy, we’re here for a two-week holiday. Let’s keep things jolly.
Grandma: I shouldn’t worry about it, it’s just a saying.
Can you please read this talk and tell me how you understand “I shouldn’t worry about it”?
Grandma: Toby (the grandson), be a deer and shut the door otherwise we’ll all catch our death.
Daughter-in-law: What a gloomy thought, CATCH OUR DEATH.
Son: Yes, mummy, we’re here for a two-week holiday. Let’s keep things jolly.
Grandma: I shouldn’t worry about it, it’s just a saying.
Can you please read this talk and tell me how you understand “I shouldn’t worry about it”?
Daughter-in-law: What a gloomy thought, CATCH OUR DEATH.
Son: Yes, mummy, we’re here for a two-week holiday. Let’s keep things jolly.
Grandma: I shouldn’t worry about it, it’s just a saying.
Can you please read this talk and tell me how you understand “I shouldn’t worry about it”?
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10 mar 2022
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- Inglés (US)
I'm not sure what is unclear. if you're still unsure, comment further to inquire.
"catch our death" is a phrase involving death. sounds bad.
"shouldn't worry" means don't overthink it. don't concern yourself with. relax about it. it isn't so bad. it's a normal phrase.
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- Inglés (US)
I'm not sure what is unclear. if you're still unsure, comment further to inquire.
"catch our death" is a phrase involving death. sounds bad.
"shouldn't worry" means don't overthink it. don't concern yourself with. relax about it. it isn't so bad. it's a normal phrase.
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- Inglés (US)
also, deer is the animal 🦌
dear is a kind friend. they sound the same
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Thank you! I need to correct it is “Be a dear”. I made a writing mistake.

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