I am learning English, thanks.
2007-04-20 08:11:55 · 10 answers · asked by Diego A 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Sorry for my grammar I mean 'What does the expression 'from this moment on' mean?
2007-04-20 08:42:21 · update #1
The word "on" has a peculiar meaning in this phrase. It means onward or moving forward. So the expression means starting now and going into the future. It is a more dramatic or poetic or romantic way of saying it than simply "from now on." There is a song from the musical Kiss Me Kate that uses this phrase.
Artist: Lyrics
Song: FROM THIS MOMENT ON Lyrics
BIANCA, LUCENTIO, GREMIO & HORTENSIO:
From this moment on,
You for me, dear,
Only two for tea, dear,
From this moment on.
From this happy day,
No more blue songs.
Only whoop-dee-doo songs,
From this moment on.
For you've got the love I need so much,
Got the skin I love to touch,
Got the arms to hold me tight,
Got the sweet lips to kiss me good night.
From this moment on,
You and I, babe,
We'll be ridin' high, babe,
Ev'ry care is gone
From this moment on.
I believe Shania Twain also recorded a song with this title. You could probably find it on Google if you are interested.
2007-04-20 08:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by Lleh 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It means starting at this time and continuing from there.
2007-04-20 08:16:02 · answer #2 · answered by Brandy B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At any time or any point in the future, starting from when the words were spoken.
2007-04-20 08:21:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Henceforth, From now on, Hereafter, With immediate effect.
2007-04-20 08:14:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It usually means "from this time until forever"
2007-04-20 08:16:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just what it says, everything from now into the future.
2007-04-20 08:19:56 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
From right now and ever after.
2007-04-20 08:15:35 · answer #7 · answered by CrankyYankee 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From right now and forever.
2007-04-20 08:16:12 · answer #8 · answered by asmikeocsit 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
starting right now and continuing forever.
2007-04-20 08:16:44 · answer #9 · answered by Marie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
from right now
2007-04-20 08:15:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋