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Mr. Tom Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Border on

Hi

Is this sentence (a dialogue) natural?

(Principal to a lecturer of the college)

I've warned you before not to border on religion in your lectures. One day you'll find yourself on the defensive. It's such a delicate topic in this sensitive area.

(--the city situation is not good with regard to religious affairs...)

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Hi, Is this sentence ( part of a dialogue) natural? (Principal to a lecturer of in the college) I've warned you before not to talk about/bring up the subject of border on religion in your lectures. One day you'll find yourself in trouble.

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  • Hi, Is this sentence ( part of a dialogue) natural?
  • (Principal to a lecturer of in the college) I've warned you before not to talk about/bring up the subject of border on religion in your lectures.
  • One day you'll find yourself in trouble.
  • on the defensive.
  • It's such a delicate topic in this climate.
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Hi,

Is this sentence (part of a dialogue) natural?

(Principal to a lecturer of in the college)

I've warned you before not to talk about/bring up the subject of border on religion in your lectures. One day you'll find yourself in trouble. on the defensive. It's such a delicate topic in this climate.
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border on here means come close to being.
eg This suggestion borders on madness.
eg His attitude borders on rebellion.

A person can't border on religion.

You could say eg I've warned you before to stay well away from / to steer clear of religion in your lectures. One day you'll find yourself in hot water.. It's such a delicate top
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Mr. TomI've warned you before not to border on religion in your lectures.
If you want "border on" in your sentence, this would be better:

I've warned you before not to lecture on topics that border on religion.

CJ
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