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how do i use the phrase "Just to mention but a few
how do i use the phrase "Just to mention but a few
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Normally, you would use it after a partial list. I love chocolate ice cream and cherry pie, just to mention (but) a few of my favorite desserts. (You have more favorites, but you are only mentioning a couple).
- Normally, you would use it after a partial list.
- I love chocolate ice cream and cherry pie, just to mention (but) a few of my favorite desserts.
- (You have more favorites, but you are only mentioning a couple).
- Also, the "but" is optional.
- You also could use it before a partial list, but that is less common, more awkward.
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Normally, you would use it after a partial list.
I love chocolate ice cream and cherry pie, just to mention (but) a few of my favorite desserts.
(You have more favorites, but you are only mentioning a couple).
Also, the "but" is optional.
You also could use it before a partial list, but that is less common, more awkward.
Just to mention but a few of
I love chocolate ice cream and cherry pie, just to mention (but) a few of my favorite desserts.
(You have more favorites, but you are only mentioning a couple).
Also, the "but" is optional.
You also could use it before a partial list, but that is less common, more awkward.
Just to mention but a few of
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