In flux
Hi,
1) Is 'in flux' common in everyday conversation or should I avoid using it?
"My schedule is in a constant state of flux. I cannot tell you if I will have time to meet you tomorrow as something might come up."
2) "When somebody takes a picture of me, my face contorts into a dreading look." Could I use this if I wanted to say that my facial expressions change and if that results in me looking bad in pictures? I know that I can say it differently but I'm curious about the use of 'contort'.
Thank you.
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1. I think most people use "state of flux", and a lot of them couldn't define "flux" if you asked them. It is a cliche that is best avoided, as such and as imprecise.
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- I think most people use "state of flux", and a lot of them couldn't define "flux" if you asked them.
- It is a cliche that is best avoided, as such and as imprecise.
- Others will see this differently.
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1. I think most people use "state of flux", and a lot of them couldn't define "flux" if you asked them. It is a cliche that is best avoided, as such and as imprecise. Others will see this differently.
2. "When somebody takes a picture of me, my face contorts into a look of dread." That's fine with the small change I made.
0Ann2251) Is 'in flux' common in everyday conversation or should I avoid using it? "My schedule is in a constant state of flux. ...
It sounds fine to me. I'm sure I've used in on occasion even though it's not an expression I use a lot.
CJ
0Ann225I cannot tell you if I will have time to meet you tomorrow as something might come up."
Is the auxiliary "will" necessary in the if-clause?
01. In the US you often hear: "My schedule if in flux and I can't tell you if..."
2. "Contort" and "dreading" would not be used in this context. You might hear: "I'm camera-shy and always cringe when a photo is taken, making me look awful in the picture."
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