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Rh another idiom. “It is really good for,” “It is of benefit to.” It is good for me; (whether I like it or not).


 * He does not like milk but it is good for him.

N.B.—In these and like idiomatic expressions the preposition “” conveys the person’s own ideas and feelings, whether these are in accordance with fact or not. I think it is worth my while to go to Scotland (whether it is really the case or not). I think that a great price. I think that trifling (another person may not).

The word “think” in such phrases is not translated into Irish.

It is really worth your while to go to Scotland (whether you think so or not).

I CAN, I AM ABLE.

Although there is a regular verb meaning I can, I am able, it is not always used. The two other expressions often used to translate the English verb “I can,” are and.