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Ansonguy Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

[close-up] or [up-close]

(1) I can't see things close-up clearly.

(2) I can't see things up-close clearly.

Which one is correct? Thanks.

  

Top answer

No hyphen. Both are possible. "up close" is more usual.

— CalifJim

  • No hyphen.
  • Both are possible.
  • "up close" is more usual.
  • I can't see things up close (clearly).
  • / I can't see things (clearly) up close.
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No hyphen. Both are possible. "up close" is more usual.

I can't see things up close (clearly). / I can't see things (clearly) up close.

Also

My near vision is not so good.

CJ

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