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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
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From the look/expression/appearance on her face,
From the look on her face, I couldn't help but think she was angry with me.
Hi,
Is it all right to replace "look" in the above with "expression" and "appearance?"
Hi,
Is it all right to replace "look" in the above with "expression" and "appearance?"
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Expression, yes, appearance, no.
- Expression, yes, appearance, no.
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Thanks, Nona.
But could you shed more light on the reason that "appearance" doesn't work in the base sentence?
But could you shed more light on the reason that "appearance" doesn't work in the base sentence?
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You can use "From her appearance" but not "appearance on her face."
A person's appearance refers to the way the look in their entirety.
A person's appearance refers to the way the look in their entirety.
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