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Miyabi Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is it correct to say this?

Is it correct to say,

"The watch is running 5 minutes late."?
  

Top answer

Hi, It's not wrong, but not quite idiomatic. I'd say 'My watch is 5 minutes slow'. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, It's not wrong, but not quite idiomatic.
  • I'd say 'My watch is 5 minutes slow'.
  • Clive
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Hi,
It's not wrong, but not quite idiomatic.
I'd say 'My watch is 5 minutes slow'.

Clive
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Yes, i see. Thank you!
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