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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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friends in common
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The person I have most friends in common is her.
The person I have most friends in common is her.
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" Technically, we say "It is she," but scarcely anyone says that, especially in casual conversation. " Find another way to say it. Eg, stick the preposition on the end.
- " Technically, we say "It is she," but scarcely anyone says that, especially in casual conversation.
- " Find another way to say it.
- Eg, stick the preposition on the end.
- She is the person I have [the] most friends in common with .
- ) Many years ago that was a no-no.
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At least, you need to say "in common with."
There's also a case issue with "her."
Technically, we say "It is she," but scarcely anyone says that, especially in casual conversation.
In casual conversation, it would be fine to say, "The person I have [the] most friends in common with is her."
But for written or formal work, I'd recommend you avoid "It is he
There's also a case issue with "her."
Technically, we say "It is she," but scarcely anyone says that, especially in casual conversation.
In casual conversation, it would be fine to say, "The person I have [the] most friends in common with is her."
But for written or formal work, I'd recommend you avoid "It is he
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The person I have the most friends in common with is her.
I still can't make any real sense of it.
Is this what you had in mind, Anonymous?
Of all my friends, she is the one I have the most in common with.
I still can't make any real sense of it.
Is this what you had in mind, Anonymous?
Of all my friends, she is the one I have the most in common with.
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