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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
hit the big time/made the big time/become famous/become successful
Hello,
My question is: Are the sentences below correct and natural?
1. She finally hit the big time with her latest novel.
2. She finally made the big time with her latest novel.
3. She became famous with her latest novel.
4. She became successful with her latest novel.
5. You've really made the big time now.
6. You've really hit the big time now.
7. You've really become famous now.
8. You've really become successful now.
Thank you.
My question is: Are the sentences below correct and natural?
1. She finally hit the big time with her latest novel.
2. She finally made the big time with her latest novel.
3. She became famous with her latest novel.
4. She became successful with her latest novel.
5. You've really made the big time now.
6. You've really hit the big time now.
7. You've really become famous now.
8. You've really become successful now.
Thank you.
Top answer
If we speak of her 'latest novel, we are suggesting that it was published quite recently. That being so, I, a speaker of BrE, would use the present perfect in #1-4. The past simple would be fine if 'last' were used instead of 'latest'.
- If we speak of her 'latest novel, we are suggesting that it was published quite recently.
- That being so, I, a speaker of BrE, would use the present perfect in #1-4.
- The past simple would be fine if 'last' were used instead of 'latest'.
- #5-8 are fine.
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If we speak of her 'latest novel, we are suggesting that it was published quite recently. That being so, I, a speaker of BrE, would use the present perfect in #1-4. The past simple would be fine if 'last' were used instead of 'latest'.
#5-8 are fine.
#5-8 are fine.
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1. She's finally hit the big time with her latest novel.
2. She's finally made the big time with her latest novel.
3. She's become famous with her latest novel.
4. She's become successful with her latest novel.
or
1. She finally hit the big time with her last novel.
2. She finally made the big time with her last novel.
3. She became famous with her last novel.
2. She's finally made the big time with her latest novel.
3. She's become famous with her latest novel.
4. She's become successful with her latest novel.
or
1. She finally hit the big time with her last novel.
2. She finally made the big time with her last novel.
3. She became famous with her last novel.
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