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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Both mean the same?

I could have sworn off wine.
I could have sworn off that I would never drink wine again.
  

Top answer

The second is not possible.

— Mister Micawber

  • The second is not possible.
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The second is not possible.
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Mister MicawberThe second is not possible.
You mean swear off only goes with a noun not with that clause?
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AnonymousYou mean swear off only goes with a noun not with that clause?
Yes. You can use a gerund, though.
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Mister Micawber AnonymousYou mean swear off only goes with a noun not with that clause?Yes. You can use a gerund, though.
Is this correct?
I could've sworn off not drinking wine. And also is it common to say it if it's correct?
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AnonymousIs this correct?I could've sworn off not drinking wine.
Only facetiously.
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