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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

'I wince/shiver to think...'

Hi all

I know we say 'I shudder/dread to think...' but is it natural to say 'I wince/shiver to think...' ?

Thank you

PBF
  

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Those are reasonable word choices, but the fixed phrases are as you have indicated initially. Fixed phrases are almost always the most natural.

— Mister Micawber

  • Those are reasonable word choices, but the fixed phrases are as you have indicated initially.
  • Fixed phrases are almost always the most natural.
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Those are reasonable word choices, but the fixed phrases are as you have indicated initially. Fixed phrases are almost always the most natural.
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