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It was not till after Christmas that Dick managed to establish contact with Nagarajan
What does 'not till after Christmas' mean?
Feb 20, 2011 10:17 PM
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Alexander,
Not till = the negative condition continues until the time indicated (after Christmas).
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It was AFTER Christmas that Dick managed to establish contact with Nagarajan. = Dick established contact after Christmas.
It was NOT TILL after Christmas that Dick managed to establish contact with Nagarajan. = He was not able to to establish contact IN THE TIME UP TO Christmas, but he managed to do it AFTER Christmas.
February 21, 2011
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After December 25th
February 21, 2011
= not until after Christmas.
He didn't establish contact until after Christmas
February 21, 2011
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