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Mr. Tom Posted 8 years ago
Vocabulary

In plain words vs. clear words

Hi

Could you please tell me how you find these sentences?

  1. I told him in plain words what I thought of his work.
  2. I told him in clear wording what I thought of his work.
  3. I told him in clear words what I thought of his work.
  4. I told him in no uncertain terms what I thought of his work.
  5. I told him in plain terms what I thought of his work.

Thanks,

Tom

  

Top answer

I find 2 and 3 unnatural. 1 is best. 4 is very idiomatic and very strong.

— CalifJim

  • I find 2 and 3 unnatural.
  • 1 is best.
  • 4 is very idiomatic and very strong.
  • 5 is fine.
  • CJ
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I find 2 and 3 unnatural. 1 is best. 4 is very idiomatic and very strong. 5 is fine.

CJ

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