"The King's business never waits!" thundered Yi Chin Ho. "Come apart with me, and swiftly. I have an affair of moment to discuss with you. Which expression can be substituted for the one in bold without changing its meaning? A legal matter A secret offer Only a short time Urgent business
The bold part is A affair of moment to discuss with you.
I think it's the third option.
I think so too but affairs are usually secret so im so confused on this on lol
Hmmm....
@e.mccormick Im sorry but could you please give me some guidance on this last one?
Affair also means a matter or concern.
so a legal matter?
And moment, when used in this way, means great importance.
okay so only a short time? that seems to best fit the situation to me
Put those two definitions I gave side by side.
im even more lost now. urgent business?
Yes, a concern or matter of great importance: Urgent business. I have an affair of moment to discuss with you. I have urgent business to discuss with you.
Okay thanks! sorry for asking another question!
It is the "of" that gives it away.
Of the moment, in the moment, mean now. But of moment means of great importance.
Which means, "The moment of moment." is a valid phrase.... though it sounds really poorly chosen.
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