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monder78
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What �s the difference betwen the following words : voucher, coupon , chit BE, token. If translated into Polish they sound almost the same. What context is each of them used in ? I have heard that you say book token , gift token, coupon which entiles you for discounts when you buy, let �s say, at the grocer �s, voucher to the cinema etc. Which one refers to a slip of paper or a booklet of papers which you take to a shop and pay less or even nothing for some products usually you get it from your employer for Xmas. It �s obvious that native speakers know better. Thak you in advance for making an efford to clarify them for me. |
14 Oct 2013
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yanogator
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I �ll get the ball rolling, then others can contribute what they know. My answers are in AmE, so the British usage might be different. I have never heard of BE, so I can �t help with that one. Also, I don �t use the word "chit", so I �m not clear on exactly what it is. A voucher is usually used to exchange for something, as complete payment. A coupon is usually used to obtain a discounted price. There can be some overlap, in that a coupon could be a 100% discount. The books you refer to are usually books of coupons. A token is something other than paper, such as metal or plastic, similar to a coin. It is usually used as a substitute for money. Bruce |
14 Oct 2013
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edrodmedina
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@ Bruce...A chit is what a bear does in the woods.  ed |
14 Oct 2013
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monder78
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Dear natives you haven �t let me down as usual. Many thanks, now I am more aware of the difference between the words. |
14 Oct 2013
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Goodboyboy
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People I can �t find the combination "charge over", I need to use a text and the tittle means " I imagine it is the same as "to be in charge with a crime" "accused", but if you can help me I �ll be thakful :) |
14 Oct 2013
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Elina21
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Hello everybody! Although my contributions have raised some interest and I do have some points gathered, could somebody please tell me why I can �t download worksheets? There �s always the sign of not being able to download due to my few points.
Thank you very much in advance for helping me!
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14 Oct 2013
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kalaa
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Hi, you can �t download until you reach 30 points.good luck
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14 Oct 2013
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yanogator
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@Goodboyboy,
Begin a new post to ask a new question. Otherwise, your question becomes buried among the responses.
The "over" in the headline means "concerning", "in relation to", so the firemen were charged (formally accused) in relation to the crime. It is not a phrasal verb - just a verb being used before a preposition.
Bruce |
14 Oct 2013
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yanogator
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@Ed,
I believe I told you to go to your room a while back. Now stand in the corner once you are there.
Bruce |
14 Oct 2013
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