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COKTOE said: 

Toxy should have said "look after" not "look over". If you say "look over" it gives the impression that somebody has asked you to peruse, or at least take a glance at some kind of document (or whatever) for them, as opposed to guarding their belongings while they deal with, let's say, what will surely be a day ruining trip to the restroom.

Ah, now that makes a lot more sense. That's why it's important to use proper English. "Watch over" would've also been acceptable.

In that case I will leave whenever I have to leave. I will ask someone else to look after the stuff instead. 

Last edited by vivster - on 13 March 2018

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