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Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

"birthday man"

Can I write:

The whole family gathered at the table, including the "birthday man".
  

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Very odd, but possible. We do not usually use such endearments for adults. The whole family gathered at the table, including the "birthday boy/girl ".

  • Very odd, but possible.
  • We do not usually use such endearments for adults.
  • The whole family gathered at the table, including the "birthday boy/girl ".
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Very odd, but possible. We do not usually use such endearments for adults.

The whole family gathered at the table, including the "birthday boy/girl".

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