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Hela Posted 21 years ago
Grammar

Blank stare

Dear teachers,

Do these 2 expressions have the same meaning?

blank look = vacant stare ?

Thanks,
Hela
  

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Basically, yes, but 'blank look' is normally used for incomprehension, while 'vacant stare' is reserved for more serious disabilities like shock, mental disability or Alzheimer's.

— Mister Micawber

  • Basically, yes, but 'blank look' is normally used for incomprehension, while 'vacant stare' is reserved for more serious disabilities like shock, mental disability or Alzheimer's.
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Basically, yes, but 'blank look' is normally used for incomprehension, while 'vacant stare' is reserved for more serious disabilities like shock, mental disability or Alzheimer's.
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