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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar
Is this correct
The bus fell short and the passengers were diverted to another bus. (due to mechanical problem)
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It's not wrong, but natural English is eg The bus broke down and the passengers were transferred to another one.
- It's not wrong, but natural English is eg The bus broke down and the passengers were transferred to another one.
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It's not wrong, but natural English is
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The bus broke down and the passengers were transferred to another one.
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The bus broke down and the passengers were transferred to another one.
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Thanks. If I don't want to emphasize the breakdown (or whatever reason), but just the fact that it didn't make the desired destination, is "fell short" common?
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