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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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don't be fooled/cheated into believing
Above all, don't be fooled into believing that buying a product will make you happier.
Hi,
Is it all right to replaced "fooled" in the above with "cheated?" Thanks.
Hi,
Is it all right to replaced "fooled" in the above with "cheated?" Thanks.
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No, I don't think that they are equivalent. The appropriate choice depends on the context.
- No, I don't think that they are equivalent.
- The appropriate choice depends on the context.
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No, I don't think that they are equivalent. The appropriate choice depends on the context.
No, I don't think that they are equivalent. The appropriate choice depends on the context.
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Thanks, Mister.
Then, how should I interpret "fooled" in the base sentence?
Then, how should I interpret "fooled" in the base sentence?
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I don't know without further context. Are the advertisers misrepresenting the product? Is the consumer just stupid or overly optimistic? Has he read a poorly-researched opinion? The possibilities are legion.
I don't know without further context. Are the advertisers misrepresenting the product? Is the consumer just stupid or overly optimistic? Has he read a poorly-researched opinion? The possibilities are legion.
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