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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
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By any stretch of imagination, she was not an...

Hi

Is this sentence natural?

By any stretch of imagination, she was not a suitable choice for the post of a manager.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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The expression familiar to me is "by any stretch of the imagination". I think it would be more usual to put that phrase at the end. Otherwise it is OK.

— GPY

  • The expression familiar to me is "by any stretch of the imagination".
  • I think it would be more usual to put that phrase at the end.
  • Otherwise it is OK.
  • (Edit) Also "for the post of manager" (no article) seems better.
  • Sorry, I overlooked that.
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The expression familiar to me is "by any stretch of the imagination". I think it would be more usual to put that phrase at the end. Otherwise it is OK.

(Edit) Also "for the post of manager" (no article) seems better. Sorry, I overlooked that.
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