I couldn't stand to dispense with my boyfriend (temporary). does this sound natural?

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bsheep

24 Aug 2014

English (US)

A little unnatural

To break up is the correct verb to use. "I couldn't stand to break up with my boyfriend."

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lionbars

24 Aug 2014

English (US) English (UK)

I don't understand

Oops I think I misclicked the 'don't understand' button, meant to press unnatural

I would use "break up with" rather than "dispense" in this case like bsheep says

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u_u

24 Aug 2014

Japanese

Thank you so much, besheep and lionbars!
So I have a question to you guys. The word "dispense" has a formal meaning?
Please give some examples if you are possible.

amanmanchin

24 Aug 2014

English (US)

Unnatural

When you say "(temporary)" do you mean spending just a little time apart from your boyfriend? Or do you mean breaking up (別れる)?

If you mean just a little time apart, you can say "I couldn't stand to spend even a little time apart from my boyfriend."

amanmanchin

24 Aug 2014

English (US)

Unnatural

"Dispense with (something)" means "to get rid of" or "to no longer need".

For example, "Let's dispense with the formalities, and just talk casually."

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