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Debpriya De Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Final flourish
"He is ready to make/do the final flourish before retiring from the game."
Which alternative - make or do is more appropriate in the above sentence ?
If neither is appropriate, how should I phrase the sentence ?
Which alternative - make or do is more appropriate in the above sentence ?
If neither is appropriate, how should I phrase the sentence ?
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I would say "make his f. " The first would be generic; the second would imply that "the final flourish" has a special meaning, understood by insiders. Of course, "his final flourish" could have a special meaning too, but I'm not familiar with the game.
- I would say "make his f.
- " The first would be generic; the second would imply that "the final flourish" has a special meaning, understood by insiders.
- Of course, "his final flourish" could have a special meaning too, but I'm not familiar with the game.
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I would say "make his f. f.," or "do the f.f."
The first would be generic;
the second would imply that "the final flourish" has a special meaning, understood by insiders.
Of course, "his final flourish" could have a special meaning too, but I'm not familiar with the game.
The first would be generic;
the second would imply that "the final flourish" has a special meaning, understood by insiders.
Of course, "his final flourish" could have a special meaning too, but I'm not familiar with the game.
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