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Ljswave Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Can i replace "eliminate" with "cross off" in this sentence?
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-CARTER: I was very pleased when Edward decided to eliminate item number nine from his list: “Hunt the big cat.” Of course, he did insist on discharging a few rounds from the big gun.
[GUNSHOT]
[EDWARD GRUNTS]
CARTER: One proved to be enough.
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I was very pleased when Edward decided to cross off item number nine from his list: “Hunt the big cat.”
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Look, look, look! Aah!
-CARTER: I was very pleased when Edward decided to eliminate item number nine from his list: “Hunt the big cat.” Of course, he did insist on discharging a few rounds from the big gun.
[GUNSHOT]
[EDWARD GRUNTS]
CARTER: One proved to be enough.
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I was very pleased when Edward decided to cross off item number nine from his list: “Hunt the big cat.”
Top answer
No, the verb "to cross off" means to literally cross out an item on a list with a pencil or pen. "
- No, the verb "to cross off" means to literally cross out an item on a list with a pencil or pen.
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No, the verb "to cross off" means to literally cross out an item on a list with a pencil or pen. It is not used figuratively in the sense or "to eliminate."
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