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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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Has been low/down

Timothy has been low/down lately because he doesn't fit into the class well.

Hi,
Do both low and down in the above convey a similar idea? Thanks.
  

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Yes, but the more common idiom is 'been down'. 'felt low' might be better than 'been low', but down is still better.

  • Yes, but the more common idiom is 'been down'.
  • 'felt low' might be better than 'been low', but down is still better.
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Yes, but the more common idiom is 'been down'.

'felt low' might be better than 'been low', but down is still better.

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