Amy
Do these two mean the same and sound natural?
1.He is carrying the department.
2.He is in charge of the department.
Sep 22, 2012 7:34 AM
Answers · 1
No they do not mean the same thing.
If you metaphorically carry someone you support them, usually financially.
Sentence one sounds a little strange out of any context like that.
September 22, 2012
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