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Lucas21c Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

'a definite article(the)' vs 'the possessive form'

In terms of meaning or nuance, could you tell what the difference is between 'the' and 'your' in the following sentence? Thank you in advance.


I'll punch you in [ the / your ] face.

  

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I see no difference in meaning. For me, "the" seems a bit more idiomatic.

  • I see no difference in meaning.
  • For me, "the" seems a bit more idiomatic.
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I see no difference in meaning. For me, "the" seems a bit more idiomatic.

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