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LoveCZ Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

I won't hesitate no more. What means?Keep hesitating?

The question has already been mentioned in the title. I knew the meaning of "I won't hesitate anymore." clearly. But i am not sure with the one in the title.

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"I won't hesitate no more" is an example of a double negative, which is grammatically confusing. People who write/say that actually mean "I won't hesitate anymore", but they forget that there is a "not" in "won't" and wrongly change "anymore" to "no more". The literal meaning is what you read: I won't hesitate no more = I will hesitate However, there are a few times when double negative is used, but it must be deliberate.

— Lakshwadeep

  • "I won't hesitate no more" is an example of a double negative, which is grammatically confusing.
  • People who write/say that actually mean "I won't hesitate anymore", but they forget that there is a "not" in "won't" and wrongly change "anymore" to "no more".
  • The literal meaning is what you read: I won't hesitate no more = I will hesitate However, there are a few times when double negative is used, but it must be deliberate.
  • Examples: I am told not to speak.
  • Someone asks my name.
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"I won't hesitate no more" is an example of a double negative, which is grammatically confusing. People who write/say that actually mean "I won't hesitate anymore", but they forget that there is a "not" in "won't" and wrongly change "anymore" to "no more". The literal meaning is what you read: 

I won't hesitate no more = I will hesitate

However, there are a few times when double
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Well that was a dumb post right above this one. Now let me explain to the people who were confused just like me after reading that dumb post. The lyrics are:

But I won't hesitate
No more, no more.
It cannot wait,
I'm yours.

The part I highlighted is what we are really looking
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AnonymousWell that was...
Totally inappropriate post, but cute nevertheless.
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Aspara Gus Well that was...Totally inappropriate post, but cute nevertheless.
Perhaps I'm old-fashioned but I don't find misinformation and rudeness to members who have done their best to be helpful cute.
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Aspara GusTotally inappropriate post, but cute nevertheless.
Chacun a son gout.

CJ
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fivejedjonPerhaps I'm old-fashioned
You? Come on! You're OK with split infinitives! That makes you modern and "with it".
fivejedjonI don't find misinformation and rudeness to members who have done their best to be helpful cute.
I will agree with this part, however.

CJ
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I'd keep the day job for a few years if I were you.
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