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The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
in earnest and hope there is a way we can negotiate a satisfactory
outcome.
What is the meaning of "I am in earnest"?
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The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
in earnest and hope there is a way we can negotiate a satisfactory
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What is the meaning of "I am in earnest"?
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Did you check a dictionary for the meanings of 'earnest' and how they might apply to your context?
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The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
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meaning idiom-meaning
asked Nov 30 at 18:32
warvariuc
127115
The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
in earnest and hope there is a way we can negotiate a satisfactory
outcome.
What is the meaning of "I am in earnest"?
meaning idiom-meaning
meaning idiom-meaning
asked Nov 30 at 18:32
warvariuc
127115
asked Nov 30 at 18:32
warvariuc
127115
asked Nov 30 at 18:32
warvariuc
127115
asked Nov 30 at 18:32
warvariuc
127115
asked Nov 30 at 18:32
warvariuc
127115
127115
put on hold as off-topic by MetaEd♦ Nov 30 at 19:03
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
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Did you check a dictionary for the meanings of 'earnest' and how they might apply to your context?
– Mitch
Nov 30 at 18:50
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Did you check a dictionary for the meanings of 'earnest' and how they might apply to your context?
– Mitch
Nov 30 at 18:50
Did you check a dictionary for the meanings of 'earnest' and how they might apply to your context?
– Mitch
Nov 30 at 18:50
Did you check a dictionary for the meanings of 'earnest' and how they might apply to your context?
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Nov 30 at 18:50
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I'm quite sure it means 'to be sincere and honest'. In the context of the sentence you've provided, the writer is completely sincere and hopes there is a way you can reach an agreement.
answered Nov 30 at 18:38
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Idiom: in earnest
- With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination; serious; determined
As in:
The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
serious and with purposeful intent in hoping there is a way we can
negotiate a satisfactory outcome.
From Old English eornoste meaning zealous and/or serious, to the proper name Ernest (literally resolute) comes in earnest, meaning you are serious about something!
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
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“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
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Nov 30 at 19:06
@MetaEd so edited
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Nov 30 at 19:16
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I'm quite sure it means 'to be sincere and honest'. In the context of the sentence you've provided, the writer is completely sincere and hopes there is a way you can reach an agreement.
answered Nov 30 at 18:38
caz
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Nov 30 at 19:08
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I'm quite sure it means 'to be sincere and honest'. In the context of the sentence you've provided, the writer is completely sincere and hopes there is a way you can reach an agreement.
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I'm quite sure it means 'to be sincere and honest'. In the context of the sentence you've provided, the writer is completely sincere and hopes there is a way you can reach an agreement.
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I'm quite sure it means 'to be sincere and honest'. In the context of the sentence you've provided, the writer is completely sincere and hopes there is a way you can reach an agreement.
answered Nov 30 at 18:38
caz
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answered Nov 30 at 18:38
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answered Nov 30 at 18:38
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answered Nov 30 at 18:38
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Thank you for your effort. Stack Exchange answers are “right” answers. Opinions or anecdotes can occasionally be useful, but they are usually not sufficient to show that an answer is right. An answer should include an expert explanation and and supporting facts. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:08
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Thank you for your effort. Stack Exchange answers are “right” answers. Opinions or anecdotes can occasionally be useful, but they are usually not sufficient to show that an answer is right. An answer should include an expert explanation and and supporting facts. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:08
Thank you for your effort. Stack Exchange answers are “right” answers. Opinions or anecdotes can occasionally be useful, but they are usually not sufficient to show that an answer is right. An answer should include an expert explanation and and supporting facts. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:08
Thank you for your effort. Stack Exchange answers are “right” answers. Opinions or anecdotes can occasionally be useful, but they are usually not sufficient to show that an answer is right. An answer should include an expert explanation and and supporting facts. See: “Real questions have answers, not items or ideas or opinions”.
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Nov 30 at 19:08
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Idiom: in earnest
- With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination; serious; determined
As in:
The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
serious and with purposeful intent in hoping there is a way we can
negotiate a satisfactory outcome.
From Old English eornoste meaning zealous and/or serious, to the proper name Ernest (literally resolute) comes in earnest, meaning you are serious about something!
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
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“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:06
@MetaEd so edited
– lbf
Nov 30 at 19:16
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TFD
Idiom: in earnest
- With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination; serious; determined
As in:
The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
serious and with purposeful intent in hoping there is a way we can
negotiate a satisfactory outcome.
From Old English eornoste meaning zealous and/or serious, to the proper name Ernest (literally resolute) comes in earnest, meaning you are serious about something!
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
16.5k21561
“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:06
@MetaEd so edited
– lbf
Nov 30 at 19:16
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TFD
Idiom: in earnest
- With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination; serious; determined
As in:
The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
serious and with purposeful intent in hoping there is a way we can
negotiate a satisfactory outcome.
From Old English eornoste meaning zealous and/or serious, to the proper name Ernest (literally resolute) comes in earnest, meaning you are serious about something!
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
16.5k21561
TFD
Idiom: in earnest
- With a purposeful or sincere intent: settled down to study in earnest for the examination; serious; determined
As in:
The reason for writing this letter is to impress upon you that I am
serious and with purposeful intent in hoping there is a way we can
negotiate a satisfactory outcome.
From Old English eornoste meaning zealous and/or serious, to the proper name Ernest (literally resolute) comes in earnest, meaning you are serious about something!
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
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edited Nov 30 at 19:16
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
16.5k21561
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
16.5k21561
answered Nov 30 at 18:40
lbf
16.5k21561
16.5k21561
“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:06
@MetaEd so edited
– lbf
Nov 30 at 19:16
add a comment |
“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:06
@MetaEd so edited
– lbf
Nov 30 at 19:16
“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:06
“You have to write an actual answer, in your own words. A post that consists only of copied text … is not your work”. Yes, it's great to include supporting facts, but when your answer is solely supporting facts taken from elsewhere, it's no longer your own expert answer.
– MetaEd♦
Nov 30 at 19:06
@MetaEd so edited
– lbf
Nov 30 at 19:16
@MetaEd so edited
– lbf
Nov 30 at 19:16
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Did you check a dictionary for the meanings of 'earnest' and how they might apply to your context?
– Mitch
Nov 30 at 18:50