" Good, but I'd reduce it just a little. " "No. " CJ
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Haddie"Your second treatment (medical treatment) is scheduled for next month.""Can it be done sooner than a month?""No there has to be at least a one month gap between two treatments."Good, but I'd reduce it just a little.
HaddieIs 'sooner than a month' a correct expression though?Yes, but it's just a little weird to my ear. If it's been established that the next treatment will be in a month, just "sooner" is enough. Most of time when I've been told when something will happen, and I'd like it done more quickly, I ask if it can be done sooner. I don't say 'sooner than a day',