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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

A tough fight vs a tough comeptition

Hi

Do the underlined phrases work?

Yes, you may win and she may lose. But bear one thing in mind -- she's going to give you a tough fight.
Yes, you may win and she may lose. But bear one thing in mind -- she's going to give you a tough competition.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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The second is awkward; it's a clash of registers.

— Mister Micawber

  • The second is awkward; it's a clash of registers.
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The second is awkward; it's a clash of registers.
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Mister Micawber The second is awkward; it's a clash of registers.
Thanks, MM.

Could you please shed some light on 'clash of registers'? I quite didn't understand it.

Tom
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'Tough' is informal; 'competition' is more formal.
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