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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

fine line

Over the years I have heard 'It's a fine line between' but never 'fine line in...'
Does this make sense? If it is incorrect, how would you write this?
It is a fine line in the margin of error that they have.
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Anonymous It is a fine line in the margin of error that they have. This sounds poetic. Could you explain exactly what it is that you're trying to convey?

  • Anonymous It is a fine line in the margin of error that they have.
  • This sounds poetic.
  • Could you explain exactly what it is that you're trying to convey?
  • Drawing a fine line in the margin of error is an appealing concept.
  • But without more input, I'd have to consider it a mixed metaphor.
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AnonymousIt is a fine line in the margin of error that they have.
This sounds poetic.
Could you explain exactly what it is that you're trying to convey?

Drawing a fine line in the margin of error is an appealing concept.
But without more input, I'd have to consider it a mixed metaphor.

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