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Vincent Teo Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Broke / broke down / spoilt

Which is correct?

If I open the washing machine door when it is operating, it will break down / spoil.

  

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Definitely not "spoil". I have never tried to open a washing machine when one was in use, so I am not quite sure whether it will actually break down, but "break down" makes more sense here. That said, I'd be inclined to say: "If I open the washing machine while it is in use, there will be trouble.

— Xerxes

  • Definitely not "spoil".
  • I have never tried to open a washing machine when one was in use, so I am not quite sure whether it will actually break down, but "break down" makes more sense here.
  • That said, I'd be inclined to say: "If I open the washing machine while it is in use, there will be trouble.
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Definitely not "spoil". I have never tried to open a washing machine when one was in use, so I am not quite sure whether it will actually break down, but "break down" makes more sense here. That said, I'd be inclined to say:

"If I open the washing machine while it is in use, there will be trouble. So I am not going to do it!"

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Vincent TeoIf I open the washing machine door when it is operating, it will break down / spoil. stop.

It certainly won't spoil. Only food spoils.

CJ

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