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Question
Write as many phrases as you can using ‘enough’ and use them in your sentences.
Example: good enough
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Solution
- Close enough: When Meena saw that the house was close enough, she ran towards it.
- Man enough: He was not man enough to stand by his wife. even though he was aware of the truth.
- Strangely enough: Strangely enough, the blind woman moved aside as a speeding motorbike sped past her.
- Fair enough: “Fair enough, I’ll repay the entire amount by this evening.”
- Old enough: Sam is old enough to ride the roller-coaster at ·the amusement park now.
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