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Tkacka15 Posted 7 years ago
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He turns to gold
(1) With his Midas touch, he turns every club he manages to gold.
(2) With his Midas touch, he turns to gold every club he manages.
Are (1) and (2) natural? Does such a metaphor hold water? If so, which is better to use?
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Are (1) and (2) natural? Yes. Does such a metaphor hold water?
- Are (1) and (2) natural?
- Yes.
- Does such a metaphor hold water?
- Yes, assuming the writer means the club becomes financially successful.
- However, the reference might be a bit too literary for a sports writer to use.
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Are (1) and (2) natural? Yes. Does such a metaphor hold water? Yes, assuming the writer means the club becomes financially successful.
However, the reference might be a bit too literary for a sports writer to use.
If so, which is better to use? #1
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