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Sofa for sale
This gorgeous brown sofa made by grandsofas.com is excellent quality and extremely comfortable. It is in immaculate condition (see photo) and comes with a 25-yr guarantee. Material is cotton and it has a cool modern feel.
Cushion covers are all removable and machine washable, with a quality foam filling, and it's super comfortable. Keeps its shape when you sit on it. The dark-coloured wooden legs can be easily removed to allow the sofa to fit through a standard doorway.
No wear and tear as we've only had it for two years and kept it in good condition. Sofa comes from a smoke-free, pet-free home. Only selling it due to moving house as the new place isn't big enough for the sofa.
Sofa measurements:
- Width: 182 cm
- Overall height: 81 cm
- Height without legs: 63 cm
Any questions, feel free to ask. Asking price: £250. **For collection ONLY**
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Hi there
Could I possibly ask you a question?
Given that the word "distriction " has been obsolete. (it is similar to District)
do you use this idiom : you have jumped over your distriction
It is used when we are trying to tell somebody, cut your coat according to your clothes
I have searched on the Internet but I haven't found anything
Hi Ensiye,
I've never heard or seen the word "distriction" used, including in that idiom.
Jonathan
LearnEnglish team
thanks a lot, your answer made me listen to the voice more times. the accent was so thick. finally, I have found out that the word was "restriction"!
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