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Marco Posted 22 years ago
Grammar
Can "many a" be used informally?
Can it be used in everyday conversation or is it only a formal expression used mainly in poetry, songs, etc. ?
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Hi Marco, According to GuruNet... many a Numerous ones, as in Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman. This adjective is always used with a singular noun, a usage dating from about 1200.
- Hi Marco, According to GuruNet...
- many a Numerous ones, as in Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman.
- This adjective is always used with a singular noun, a usage dating from about 1200.
- Also see many is the.
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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Hi Marco,
According to GuruNet...
many a
Numerous ones, as in Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman. This adjective is always used with a singular noun, a usage dating from about 1200. Also see many is the.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms b
According to GuruNet...
many a
Numerous ones, as in Many a little boy has wanted to become a fireman. This adjective is always used with a singular noun, a usage dating from about 1200. Also see many is the.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms b
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