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14 Aug 2014
- Japanese Near fluent
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English (US)
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Simplified Chinese (China)
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Question about English (US)
How to use the idiom "in the middle of"?
How to use the idiom "in the middle of"?
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- English (US)
example sentences:
-it's already the middle of the day but I just woke up
-the house stood in the middle of the dark forest
-we were in the middle of dinner when the phone rang
**if you're still unclear about this or have any questions please let me know
- Japanese Near fluent
Thank you!
I've written some examples below.Are these correct?
1. I'm sorry, I'm in the middle of having breakfast. Please call me later.
2. I've been in the middle of checking bills, so don't call me now!
I've written some examples below.Are these correct?
1. I'm sorry, I'm in the middle of having breakfast. Please call me later.
2. I've been in the middle of checking bills, so don't call me now!
- English (US)
Perfect :) you've got the idea.
"don't call me now" may sound a little harsh depending on who you're talking to. I would just add "so please don't call me now" or "so please call me later" just to be safe.
- Japanese Near fluent

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