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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Beware & beware of

Which of the following phrases is correct: "beware something/someone" or "beware of something/someone"?

For instance, should I say, "beware the dark side" or "beware of the dark side"?

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teal lime should I say, "beware the dark side" or "beware of the dark side"? It's your choice. Both are used.

  • teal lime should I say, "beware the dark side" or "beware of the dark side"?
  • It's your choice.
  • Both are used.
  • The version with 'of' is used a little more than the one without.
  • Still, to my ear the version without 'of' sounds more dramatic.
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teal limeshould I say, "beware the dark side" or "beware of the dark side"?

It's your choice. Both are used. The version with 'of' is used a little more than the one without. Still, to my ear the version without 'of' sounds more dramatic.

Beware the dark side!

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