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Dbbolick Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
"In harm's way" Using a verb as a noun
Is the phrase "in harm's way" considered correct English? I would say "no" since harm is a verb and not a noun.
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Hi dbbolick, welcome! Actually "harm" can be a noun as well as a verb. The phrase "do no harm" expresses one of the principal precepts all medical students are taught in medical school and is a fundamental principle for the emergency medical services.
- Hi dbbolick, welcome!
- Actually "harm" can be a noun as well as a verb.
- The phrase "do no harm" expresses one of the principal precepts all medical students are taught in medical school and is a fundamental principle for the emergency medical services.
- It reminds the physician and other health care providers that he or she must consider the possible harm that any intervention might do.
- This is most often mentioned when debating use of an intervention with an obvious chance of harm but a less certain chance of benefit.
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Hi dbbolick, welcome!
Actually "harm" can be a noun as well as a verb. .
The phrase "do no harm" expresses one of the principal precepts all medical students are taught in medical school and is a fundamental principle for the emergency medical services. It reminds the physician and other health care providers that he or she must consider the possible harm that any interventi
Actually "harm" can be a noun as well as a verb. .
The phrase "do no harm" expresses one of the principal precepts all medical students are taught in medical school and is a fundamental principle for the emergency medical services. It reminds the physician and other health care providers that he or she must consider the possible harm that any interventi
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Hi, db. Welcome to English Forums!
My American Heritage lists the noun usage first. I'm sure if you think about it, many noun uses will come to mind. "Keep me safe from harm." "There's no harm in having a little fun."
Best regards, - A.
Edit. Hi, A. Stars. I added a bunch of stuff about the Hippocratic Oath and then deleted it. What do they say about great minds
My American Heritage lists the noun usage first. I'm sure if you think about it, many noun uses will come to mind. "Keep me safe from harm." "There's no harm in having a little fun."
Best regards, - A.
Edit. Hi, A. Stars. I added a bunch of stuff about the Hippocratic Oath and then deleted it. What do they say about great minds
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I don't know why but this phrase has always left me with a feeling that seems to go against the grain. That feeling probably comes more from the overuse of the phrase. Thanks for the reply.
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