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Ann225 Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Grammar

Hi,

1) When I drive somewhere and I know the way without having to depend on a GPS, could I use 'by or from memory'?

"I drove to the city where my parents live from memory."

2) "People are slowly weaning themselves off (eating) fast food." Does the use of 'wean off' here sound natural?

Thank you.

  

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1. You'd more likely say: "I know the route well. " 2.

— Anonymous

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  • You'd more likely say: "I know the route well.
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  • "Wean" is a serious word that is not used casually like this.
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1. You'd more likely say: "I know the route well. There's no need for GPS."


2. "Wean" is a serious word that is not used casually like this.

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There are certain words that one just doesn't use in casual speech because of the negative or sensitive connotations they call to mind, for example: wean, fondle, caress.

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