Meaning of 'go on to say (that)'
I shall go on to say that there are more incidents than we would care to imagine throughout Europe
What does 'go on to say that' mean, and when is it largely used? It looks like a phrase for quoting.
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I shall go on to say that there are more incidents than we would care to imagine throughout Europe
What does 'go on to say that' mean, and when is it largely used? It looks like a phrase for quoting.
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I shall go on to say that there are more incidents than we would care to imagine throughout Europe
What does 'go on to say that' mean, and when is it largely used? It looks like a phrase for quoting.
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I shall go on to say that there are more incidents than we would care to imagine throughout Europe
What does 'go on to say that' mean, and when is it largely used? It looks like a phrase for quoting.
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"Go on" is often used to mean "continue". If someone says something, they may just do that and then stop speaking, or they may go on to say another thing.
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"Go on" is often used to mean "continue". If someone says something, they may just do that and then stop speaking, or they may go on to say another thing.
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"Go on" is often used to mean "continue". If someone says something, they may just do that and then stop speaking, or they may go on to say another thing.
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"Go on" is often used to mean "continue". If someone says something, they may just do that and then stop speaking, or they may go on to say another thing.
answered Mar 19 at 16:44
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
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"Go on" is often used to mean "continue". If someone says something, they may just do that and then stop speaking, or they may go on to say another thing.
answered Mar 19 at 16:44
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
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answered Mar 19 at 16:44
Michael HarveyMichael Harvey
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answered Mar 19 at 16:44
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answered Mar 19 at 16:44
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