I can't take it anymore. (sentence, quote)

[Copanut]

Saw it again yesterday: ATM Machine is broken. Sad to say, I did not have my Sharpie with me. Going back there next week.

Heard on the radio by one of my favorite sports guy who should know better: He's chomping at the bit. CHAMPING

ah, I give up.

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by arctic_gardener

"eating" in this context is a gerund, as opposed to a present participle. In the case of "you're eating" , eating is a pp.

"And you know what your eating all that raw cookie dough will give you: a stomachache."
Aside from the parts of speech, the sentence seems awkward.

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by Copanut

Saw it again yesterday: ATM Machine is broken. Sad to say, I did not have my Sharpie with me. Going back there next week.

Heard on the radio by one of my favorite sports guy who should know better: He's chomping at the bit. CHAMPING

ah, I give up.

I have not heard of "Champing" at the bit, so I looked it up. Learn something new every day.


Champing at the bit vs. chomping at the bit - Grammarist

[karen_in_nh_2012]

Originally Posted by Rubi3

"And you know what your eating all that raw cookie dough will give you: a stomachache."
Aside from the parts of speech, the sentence seems awkward.

Of course it would be simpler to say "Eating all that raw cookie dough will give you a stomachache," but JustJulia was trying to use "your eating" in a context in which it is correct.

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by karen_in_nh_2012

Of course it would be simpler to say "Eating all that raw cookie dough will give you a stomachache," but JustJulia was trying to use "your eating" in a context in which it is correct.

Yes.

[old_cold]

This is a new one on me.
"You are not so post to dig it when its in bloom "

[Mightyqueen801]

Originally Posted by old_cold

This is a new one on me.
"You are not so post to dig it when its in bloom "

Had to read that one twice.

[Dirt Grinder]

Originally Posted by karen_in_nh_2012

...JustJulia was trying to use "your eating" in a context in which it is correct.

Yep, but my usage was totally wrong. That's what I get for modifying the sentence and not reading it again - wah...wah...wahhhhhhh.

[Retriever]

Originally Posted by old_cold

"You are not so post to dig it when its in bloom "

You really have to wonder about the person who originally posted that gem.

Presumably, it was an adult, so that leads to the inevitable question:
How can you get to adulthood without ever seeing the word "supposed" in print?

I guess that this is just another example of people who don't read.

[Rubi3]

Originally Posted by Retriever

You really have to wonder about the person who originally posted that gem.

Presumably, it was an adult, so that leads to the inevitable question:
How can you get to adulthood without ever seeing the word "supposed" in print?

I guess that this is just another example of people who don't read.

I had to read it aloud to believe it. Whenever I think an odd spelling can't be topped, it is.