0
   

I’ve decided to break it off with her.

 
 
Reply Sun 20 Aug, 2017 09:38 pm
The following sentence is taken from Macmillan Dictionary:

(Here is the link: http://www.macmillandictionary.com/dictionary/british/break-off )

I’ve decided to break it off with her.

My question is this:

What does "it" refer to?

Thank you.
  • Topic Stats
  • Top Replies
  • Link to this Topic
Type: Question • Score: 0 • Views: 379 • Replies: 3
No top replies

 
PUNKEY
 
  1  
Reply Sun 20 Aug, 2017 09:47 pm
@paok1970,
"Break it off" is an idiom that means to end the relationship.
0 Replies
 
centrox
 
  1  
Reply Mon 21 Aug, 2017 01:07 am
'It' is often used an an empty subject or object. It is raining. It is late.
0 Replies
 
Jon69
 
  1  
Reply Mon 21 Aug, 2017 02:44 pm
@paok1970,
Well,it s an idiom and all we have to do is to take it as it is. However,if you asked me, I would say that that 'it' refers to relationship. In other words: it=relationship.(in your context) I hope this will help you Very Happy
0 Replies
 
 

Related Topics

 
  1. Forums
  2. » I’ve decided to break it off with her.
Copyright © 2024 MadLab, LLC :: Terms of Service :: Privacy Policy :: Page generated in 0.08 seconds on 04/23/2024 at 05:31:30