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Angliholic Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

I am upset with/about your behaviour

I am upset with/about your behaviour; furthermore, your grades are terrible.

Hi,
Do both with and about fit in the above and mean about the same to you? Thanks.
  

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Hi, Yes, about the same, in everyday English. You'd have to work hard, split hairs, to look for differences. Have you considered ' by your behaviour'?

— Clive

  • Hi, Yes, about the same, in everyday English.
  • You'd have to work hard, split hairs, to look for differences.
  • Have you considered ' by your behaviour'?
  • Personally, I wouldn't use a semi-colon here.
  • But then, I never use them anywhere.
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Hi,
Yes, about the same, in everyday English. You'd have to work hard, split hairs, to look for differences.

Have you considered 'by your behaviour'?

Personally, I wouldn't use a semi-colon here. But then, I never use them anywhere.

Clive
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