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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

For nothing or for no reason

Which is correct please?
We didn't pull this car over for nothing for no reason. There is a reason we pulled them over.

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Presumably, it concerns an authorized interruption by police or others. for no reason" is the acceptable expression. for nothing" indicates it cost us effort and/or money to pull you over (tow you).

  • Presumably, it concerns an authorized interruption by police or others.
  • for no reason" is the acceptable expression.
  • for nothing" indicates it cost us effort and/or money to pull you over (tow you).
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Presumably, it concerns an authorized interruption by police or others.
"...for no reason" is the acceptable expression.

"...for nothing" indicates it cost us effort and/or money to pull you over (tow you).

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