Debpriya De Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
In good humour faith
"I didn't mean to offend you"
1. "I made the remark in good humour."
2. "I made the remark in good faith."
Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
1. "I made the remark in good humour."
2. "I made the remark in good faith."
Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
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Debpriya De "I didn't mean to offend you" 1. " 2. " Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
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Debpriya De"I didn't mean to offend you"I don't often hear #1.
1. "I made the remark in good humour."
2. "I made the remark in good faith."
Is there any difference in meaning between #1 and #2 ?
I take #2 to mean that I was sincere in what I said - that the language was used advisedly, and not sarcastically - that my intention wa
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