0
Future332 Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

As it is vs. like it is

How would you say the following
I'm going to tell it to you as it is. OR
I'm going to tell it to you like it is.
Thank you.
  

Top answer

Both are correct. Like has been used to introduce a clause for 500 years by distinguished writers. There have been objections to this since the mid-19th century, though.

  • Both are correct.
  • Like has been used to introduce a clause for 500 years by distinguished writers.
  • There have been objections to this since the mid-19th century, though.
  • CB
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

1 Answers
0
Both are correct. Like has been used to introduce a clause for 500 years by distinguished writers. There have been objections to this since the mid-19th century, though.

CB

Related Questions