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Alc24 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Get vs ARE

Get vs Are

The thinner you are/get the smaller you brain. (joke)

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I don't think that's true. (joke) Both are correct, obviously with slightly different meanings. With "get," the brain would have to shrink.

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  • I don't think that's true.
  • (joke) Both are correct, obviously with slightly different meanings.
  • With "get," the brain would have to shrink.
  • With "are," you're probably describing the natural condition of things.
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I don't think that's true. (joke)

Both are correct, obviously with slightly different meanings.

With "get," the brain would have to shrink.

With "are," you're probably describing the natural condition of things.
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alc24The thinner you are/get the smaller you brain. (joke)
Unless the second "you" is "your", I don't get the grammar.
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Most everyone is aware the typical mistakes and had made corrective grammar suggestions.Get used to it!

I am sure it meant "your brain.."
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Tanit Unless the second "you" is "your", I don't get the grammar.
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