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Andy Lai
Anytime but now?
What do the phrase 'Anytime but now' means?
It really confuse me and can anyone solve it for me.
Thank you.
13 janv. 2017 21:18
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It means that 'now' is not suitable/convenient. However, any other time is. A shorter way of expressing the same idea is 'not now'. If someone is trying to get your attention and you are very busy, you might say 'not now'. Meaning I am really busy right now, so wait until some other time.
13 janvier 2017
1
Anytime but now = Anytime other than now = Anytime except now.
Your friend: Can you help me?
You: Sure!
Your friend: When? Can you help me right now?
You: Anytime but now. How about in an hour? Is that okay?
Your friend: It sure is! Thanks!
13 janvier 2017
1
I think it does mean now or never
13 janvier 2017
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Andy Lai
Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Chinois (cantonais), Anglais, Japonais, Coréen
Langue étudiée
Japonais, Coréen
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