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MichalS Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

A dozen thousand people

hi,

Can we say "a dozen thousand people"?
How can I say the same using 'a dozen of'?
  

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MichalS Can we say "a dozen thousand people"? Yes, but it sounds a bit strange. The usual thing to say is "twelve thousand people".

  • MichalS Can we say "a dozen thousand people"?
  • Yes, but it sounds a bit strange.
  • The usual thing to say is "twelve thousand people".
  • MichalS How can I say the same using 'a dozen of'?
  • You can't.
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MichalSCan we say "a dozen thousand people"?
Yes, but it sounds a bit strange. The usual thing to say is "twelve thousand people".
MichalSHow can I say the same using 'a dozen of'?
You can't. At least I can't think of any way you could do that.

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which means I can't! Emotion: smile

Thanks CJ!
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How about "A dozen of 50 score of people"? Emotion: stick out tongue
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That sounds too mathematical!
Emotion: rolleyes
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And I was making fun as well.

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