I am literally can't keep my eyes on it as i have many other important things to

English translation: I really can't keep my eyes on it anymore as i have many other important things to do

07:59 May 10, 2005
Malay to English translations [Non-PRO]
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Malay term or phrase: I am literally can't keep my eyes on it as i have many other important things to
Was the above correct if i want to mean " Saya betul-betul tak boleh asyik nak menjaga benda itu sedangkan saya ada banyak kerja lain yang hendak dibuat. TQ
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English translation:I really can't keep my eyes on it anymore as i have many other important things to do
Explanation:
i think "literally" is not suitable here.

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Note added at 1 day 5 hrs 54 mins (2005-05-11 13:54:08 GMT) Post-grading
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Use the word literally with care, and only where what you are saying is literally true. Don\'t use \"literally\" where \"really\", \"very\", or \"extremely\" can be used. (from guide to grammar and style)
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irma abdul latif
Malaysia
Local time: 20:39
Grading comment
Owh ok. But when is literally to be used?
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3I really can't keep my eyes on it anymore as i have many other important things to do
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I really can't keep my eyes on it anymore as i have many other important things to do


Explanation:
i think "literally" is not suitable here.

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Note added at 1 day 5 hrs 54 mins (2005-05-11 13:54:08 GMT) Post-grading
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Use the word literally with care, and only where what you are saying is literally true. Don\'t use \"literally\" where \"really\", \"very\", or \"extremely\" can be used. (from guide to grammar and style)


irma abdul latif
Malaysia
Local time: 20:39
Native speaker of: Native in MalayMalay
Grading comment
Owh ok. But when is literally to be used?
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