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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
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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
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anonymous how do i use the phrase "Just to mention but a few
Could i just mention that tea is served

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