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SuperESL Posted 12 years ago
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call out to

Hi,

Is this usage of the phrase "call out to" acceptable:

"There are some violent lunatics so dangerous that they call out to be locked up in an asylum."

Thank you.
  

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Just about, I would say. The more usual expression uses "cry out" rather than "call out", but in this case, for some reason, it does not feel an improvement to me. Opinions may vary.

— GPY

  • Just about, I would say.
  • The more usual expression uses "cry out" rather than "call out", but in this case, for some reason, it does not feel an improvement to me.
  • Opinions may vary.
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Just about, I would say. The more usual expression uses "cry out" rather than "call out", but in this case, for some reason, it does not feel an improvement to me. Opinions may vary.
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Thank you. What about the following:

"The situation calls out /cries out for their dismissal."?
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SuperESLThank you. What about the following:"The situation calls out /cries out for their dismissal."?
Yes, I think this is acceptable.
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