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Fredo
Would you please explain me what "just two of us" means ? thanks
May 22, 2008 11:04 AM
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Salu Fredo
‘Just two of us’ = only two people from a group of more than two (including the speaker), but not necessarily referring to the speaker. Here’s an example:
‘I have a large family; we are all going to the lake, but only two of us will have a swim.’
If you add the word ‘THE’ to the phrase this will change the meaning:
‘Just the two of us’ = only the speaker and either the person they are speaking to or another person who is with the speaker.
Sometimes - You and I.
Sometimes - Myself and the other person I am with. Another example:
Fredo: “My friend and I would like to book a table for dinner this evening, please.”
Waiter: “Certainly, sir. For how many people?”
Fredo: “Just the two of us, thanks”
In this example, Fredo is not suggesting that the waiter joins him for dinner!
May 22, 2008
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It means "only you and I." It usually is used to refer to a man and a woman.
May 22, 2008
1
only two man. только двое из вас, только вы двое - it is in russian.
May 22, 2008
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