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  1. I practice law. - WordReference Forums

    Sep 2, 2020 · Hi. Someone asked me what my job is. If my job is related to law. Is it idiomatic to reply "I practice law"?

  2. Pile practising medicine | WordReference Forums

    Dec 7, 2018 · It's a phrase in the book "To Kill a Mockingbird" Mindful of John Wesley's strictures on the use of many words in buying and selling, Simon made a pile practising medicine, but.... Please help …

  3. I have been practicing - WordReference Forums

    Aug 14, 2020 · I have been practicing - an activity that continues in the general present time, not necessarily at the moment of speaking. You may be at the moment in Uruguay, for 3 days, and say 'I …

  4. I have been practising - WordReference Forums

    Nov 25, 2006 · The answer given above for "I have been practicing my French" = "Je m'exerce à parler français". However I have two questions if that's ok: 1. Is this really the most natural verb to use? Not …

  5. Were you practicing/Have you been practicing vs Did you practice ...

    Sep 5, 2020 · Are all three versions correct in this case? Is there any particular difference between the three? Which one is the best in this case? 1. Did you practice the song? 2. Were you practicing the …

  6. I need lots of practicing - WordReference Forums

    Feb 20, 2017 · Practicing law/to practice law is the goal of most law students. In the OP sentence I think that only the noun "practice" may be used. "You need a lot of practice/lots of practice". "Lots of …

  7. practicing my Spanish - WordReference Forums

    Aug 29, 2007 · HOw do you say, I'm practicing my spanish? Che Bella, don't forget that the dictionary is a great resource and you can find lots of answers there without opening a thread in the forum. At the …

  8. prêchi-prêcha | WordReference Forums

    Jul 7, 2015 · While practicing and learning French with my Canadian (québécois) friend, I came across the phrase "prêchi-prêcha," which Google translator says means "preaching." My friend said he has …

  9. I'm on a call / in a call right now | WordReference Forums

    Apr 14, 2020 · Hi, I'm talking with a customer on the phone and a colleague of mine is asking a question via a messenger. What would be my response to the colleague in...

  10. practise athletics | WordReference Forums

    Mar 14, 2010 · Hi everybody :) Is the expression "practise athletics" correct? Or, should I say "do athletics"? For example: "I have been practising athletics for 5 years" Thank you :) Emma