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Jon8 Posted 12 years ago
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As young as ever

I know it's "you look as young as ever", but I was just wondering if "you look young as ever" is acceptable. Thanks.
  

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Yes.

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jon8I know it's "you look as young as ever", but I was just wondering if "you look young as ever" is acceptable.
It is said in conversation. The first 'as' is often dropped when speaking informally:

'Now it's clear as day.'
'You look white as a sheet!'

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