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Date Posted: 21:31:07 02/08/03 Sat
Author: shumitto
Subject: Choux
In reply to: shumitto 's message, "answerway works" on 21:24:17 02/08/03 Sat

Chaz gave an excellent answer.

I would like to add that the phrase "carry it off" implies somewhat that the person may not be up to the task ahead.

We would never say about The Three Tenors(at their prime) that we hoped they could carry it off. Or, Einstein or other prominent scientists, that they could carry it off!

We would say it about an inexperienced worker being promoted; an aging rock star going on tour.....guess you get the picture!

Have a great day!
Chou

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