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Ann225 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Drain off
Hi,
Can I say that 'coffee drains people off (water)' when I mean that it dehydrates them?
"If you're thirsty, have a glass of water. Coffee will drain you off even more."
Thank you.
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Ann225 Can I say that 'coffee drains people off (water)' when I mean that it dehydrates them? No. Actually, it's a pretty funny mistake.
- Ann225 Can I say that 'coffee drains people off (water)' when I mean that it dehydrates them?
- No.
- Actually, it's a pretty funny mistake.
- 'drain off' sounds like something that belongs in a recipe.
- ) Stick to 'dehydrate'.
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Ann225Can I say that 'coffee drains people off (water)' when I mean that it dehydrates them?
No. Actually, it's a pretty funny mistake. 'drain off' sounds like something that belongs in a recipe. (Sorry.)
Stick to 'dehydrate'.
Drain off any liquid that is in the ricotta and stir the cheese into the batter.
Drain off excess chocol
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