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SuperESL Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Get across

Hello,

Can I say:

"It is so difficult to get across to him." (meaning it is so difficult to communicate with him in general)

Or must I indicate the specific thing that one is trying to get across to someone:

"It is so difficult to get my message across to him."?

Thank you.
  

Top answer

The first one is possible in an informal setting, but in a more formal setting, such as in writing, it's better to be more complete, as in your second version. CJ

— CalifJim

  • The first one is possible in an informal setting, but in a more formal setting, such as in writing, it's better to be more complete, as in your second version.
  • CJ
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The first one is possible in an informal setting, but in a more formal setting, such as in writing, it's better to be more complete, as in your second version.

CJ
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SuperESL"It is so difficult to get anything across to him." (meaning it is so difficult to communicate with him in general)
Also possible.
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