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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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Filled to the brim

Scene 1:

Ken is filling a duffel bag with money.

Scene 2:

Ken steps out of his house carrying a backpack and two duffel bags, all filled to the brim.


Hi.

1 - Is "filled to the brim" natural to use with bags?

2 - Is "filled" better than "full" here?

3 - Can "filled to the brim" stand alone or would I have to add "with money" even though we can guess that from the previous scene?

  

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Sne 1: Ken is filling a duffel bag with money. Scene 2: Ken steps out of his house carrying a backpack and two duffel bags, all filled to the brim. Hi.

— Clive

  • Sne 1: Ken is filling a duffel bag with money.
  • Scene 2: Ken steps out of his house carrying a backpack and two duffel bags, all filled to the brim.
  • Hi.
  • 1 - Is "filled to the brim" natural to use with bags?
  • ' Brim' is used when talking about something that contains liquid.
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Sne 1:

Ken is filling a duffel bag with money.

Scene 2:

Ken steps out of his house carrying a backpack and two duffel bags, all filled to the brim.


Hi.

1 - Is "filled to the brim" natural to use with bags? No.'Brim' is used when talking about something that contains liquid. eg a glass of water, eg a mug of beer.

For a duffle bag, I'd s

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