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Akavall Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

Can I say "con against"?

For example,

A bad weather forecast is a con against taking a trip.

Does sound right, or am I running into a double negative?
  

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It is a double negative and the structure is unacceptable except in casual conversation.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is a double negative and the structure is unacceptable except in casual conversation.
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It is a double negative and the structure is unacceptable except in casual conversation.
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I'd avoid using con. It has slang connotations (convict, cheater), it just confuses in this context.
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