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Fallingwater 117 Posted 9 years ago
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Age phrase

I hear this more and more: "at 5 years old" instead of "at the age of 5."

Is the first expression considered correct or is it just colloquial?

Thanks.


  

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fallingwater 117 Is the first expression considered correct or is it just colloquial? Good question. I suppose it is acceptable now, since you hear it more and more.

— Mister Micawber

  • fallingwater 117 Is the first expression considered correct or is it just colloquial?
  • Good question.
  • I suppose it is acceptable now, since you hear it more and more.
  • By the way, 'you hear it more and more' is essentially the definition of 'colloquial'.
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fallingwater 117Is the first expression considered correct or is it just colloquial?

Good question. I suppose it is acceptable now, since you hear it more and more. By the way, 'you hear it more and more' is essentially the definition of 'colloquial'.

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