uses of expression/phrase 'Why for'
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I was watching a movie...
The actor says Why for?,
In English, Is this expression correct?
What is the scope (ambit) of this phrase?
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reason-why wh-clauses
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I was watching a movie...
The actor says Why for?,
In English, Is this expression correct?
What is the scope (ambit) of this phrase?
Some Example...
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reason-why wh-clauses
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Your question is too brief to be answered here. Except for what you can find in standard reference books yourself.
– GEdgar
37 mins ago
It is not standard English, but perfectly understandable to a native speaker, But that does commission its use except, maybe, to get the attention of the listener. If you want a proper answer you will need to cite the movie, and show what research you have done .
– J. Taylor
25 mins ago
Is it part of a longer expression (e.g. "Why for goodness' sake!" or "why for example does XX...?")? Or does the character have poor English or use a regional dialect? You need to edit your post to provide more detail, as the system has flagged it for potential deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." For further guidance, see How to Ask and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
6 mins ago
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I was watching a movie...
The actor says Why for?,
In English, Is this expression correct?
What is the scope (ambit) of this phrase?
Some Example...
Thanks
reason-why wh-clauses
reason-why wh-clauses
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Your question is too brief to be answered here. Except for what you can find in standard reference books yourself.
– GEdgar
37 mins ago
It is not standard English, but perfectly understandable to a native speaker, But that does commission its use except, maybe, to get the attention of the listener. If you want a proper answer you will need to cite the movie, and show what research you have done .
– J. Taylor
25 mins ago
Is it part of a longer expression (e.g. "Why for goodness' sake!" or "why for example does XX...?")? Or does the character have poor English or use a regional dialect? You need to edit your post to provide more detail, as the system has flagged it for potential deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." For further guidance, see How to Ask and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
6 mins ago
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Your question is too brief to be answered here. Except for what you can find in standard reference books yourself.
– GEdgar
37 mins ago
It is not standard English, but perfectly understandable to a native speaker, But that does commission its use except, maybe, to get the attention of the listener. If you want a proper answer you will need to cite the movie, and show what research you have done .
– J. Taylor
25 mins ago
Is it part of a longer expression (e.g. "Why for goodness' sake!" or "why for example does XX...?")? Or does the character have poor English or use a regional dialect? You need to edit your post to provide more detail, as the system has flagged it for potential deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." For further guidance, see How to Ask and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
6 mins ago
Your question is too brief to be answered here. Except for what you can find in standard reference books yourself.
– GEdgar
37 mins ago
Your question is too brief to be answered here. Except for what you can find in standard reference books yourself.
– GEdgar
37 mins ago
It is not standard English, but perfectly understandable to a native speaker, But that does commission its use except, maybe, to get the attention of the listener. If you want a proper answer you will need to cite the movie, and show what research you have done .
– J. Taylor
25 mins ago
It is not standard English, but perfectly understandable to a native speaker, But that does commission its use except, maybe, to get the attention of the listener. If you want a proper answer you will need to cite the movie, and show what research you have done .
– J. Taylor
25 mins ago
Is it part of a longer expression (e.g. "Why for goodness' sake!" or "why for example does XX...?")? Or does the character have poor English or use a regional dialect? You need to edit your post to provide more detail, as the system has flagged it for potential deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." For further guidance, see How to Ask and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
6 mins ago
Is it part of a longer expression (e.g. "Why for goodness' sake!" or "why for example does XX...?")? Or does the character have poor English or use a regional dialect? You need to edit your post to provide more detail, as the system has flagged it for potential deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." For further guidance, see How to Ask and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
6 mins ago
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Your question is too brief to be answered here. Except for what you can find in standard reference books yourself.
– GEdgar
37 mins ago
It is not standard English, but perfectly understandable to a native speaker, But that does commission its use except, maybe, to get the attention of the listener. If you want a proper answer you will need to cite the movie, and show what research you have done .
– J. Taylor
25 mins ago
Is it part of a longer expression (e.g. "Why for goodness' sake!" or "why for example does XX...?")? Or does the character have poor English or use a regional dialect? You need to edit your post to provide more detail, as the system has flagged it for potential deletion as "low-quality because of its length and content." For further guidance, see How to Ask and take the EL&U Tour :-)
– Chappo
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