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Christine Christie Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Hand

Do both these sentence mean the same:


a) "She REACHED OUT her hand and all she said was "I am pleased to meet you."


b) "She STUCK OUT her hand and all she said was "I am pleased to meet you."

  

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" Yes, but "stuck out her hand" doesn't sound as nice. "stick out" suggests "be conspicuous", "be obvious", "be obtrusive". CJ

— CalifJim

  • " Yes, but "stuck out her hand" doesn't sound as nice.
  • "stick out" suggests "be conspicuous", "be obvious", "be obtrusive".
  • CJ
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Christine Christie

Do both these sentences mean the same:


a) "She REACHED OUT her hand and all she said was "I am pleased to meet you."


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You explained it elegantly. I got it better now.

Thank you

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