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Musicgold Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Are these sentences natural? May 4

Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Do you think this move curtails John’s wings (was talking about office politics)

2. I grew up listening to this band.

3. That must have been your first time playing it, right? ( was consoling a friend who was upset at his bowling performance)

Thanks,
MG
  

Top answer

Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear? 1. Do you think this move clips curtails John’s wings (was talking about office politics) The idiom is 'clip someone's wings'.

— Clive

  • Hi, Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?
  • 1.
  • Do you think this move clips curtails John’s wings (was talking about office politics) The idiom is 'clip someone's wings'.
  • 2.
  • I grew up listening to this band.
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Hi,

Are the following sentences natural to a native ear?

1. Do you think this move clips curtails John’s wings (was talking about office politics)

The idiom is 'clip someone's wings'.

2. I grew u
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Thanks Clive.
Clive We don't use 'play' with 'bowling'. Such words tend to be idiomatic, ie they depend on the activity.Clive
So, is the following sentence appropriate?

4. We did some bowling this weekend.

Thanks.
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Hi,

Yes, fine.

We often say 'We went bowling'.

Clive
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