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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Distinguish or to tell one thing from another
Does the expression "to distinguish or to tell one thing from another" make sense in English?
If so, when do you use it?
Would you please give me a couple of examples?
Thank you.
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Yes. This is common English. eg I can't tell butter from margarine.
- Yes.
- This is common English.
- eg I can't tell butter from margarine.
- eg I can't distinguish Coke from Pepsi.
- eg I can't distinguish between butter and margarine.
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Yes. This is common English.
eg I can't tell butter from margarine.
eg I can't distinguish Coke from Pepsi.
eg I can't distinguish between butter and margarine.
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