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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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A cup of hot coffee or a hot cup of coffee?

Which one is correct?
  

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Both are correct. However, one would typically say a hot cup of coffee; even though it is referencing that the cup is hot and not the coffee.

  • Both are correct.
  • However, one would typically say a hot cup of coffee; even though it is referencing that the cup is hot and not the coffee.
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Both are correct. However, one would typically say a hot cup of coffee; even though it is referencing that the cup is hot and not the coffee.

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