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The actor says Why for?,
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    I was watching a movie...



    The actor says Why for?,
    In English, Is this expression correct?
    What is the scope (ambit) of this phrase?
    Some Example...



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      What is the scope (ambit) of this phrase?
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      I was watching a movie...



      The actor says Why for?,
      In English, Is this expression correct?
      What is the scope (ambit) of this phrase?
      Some Example...



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