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Nbsahu Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

Is this right

Hi,

I have noticed that many people use 'again' with 'repeat'. e.g- can you repeat that again?

Is it not redundant?

Also is this correct-

Can you repeat that one more time?

I feel both are incorrect. Just want to confirm.
  

Top answer

Strictly speaking they're both redundant, but that sort of thing is common in everyday speech. People overstate their case in order to emphasize, but it wouldn't be acceptable in formal writing. Cheers John.

— John C.

  • Strictly speaking they're both redundant, but that sort of thing is common in everyday speech.
  • People overstate their case in order to emphasize, but it wouldn't be acceptable in formal writing.
  • Cheers John.
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Strictly speaking they're both redundant, but that sort of thing is common in everyday speech. People overstate their case in order to emphasize, but it wouldn't be acceptable in formal writing.


Cheers

John.
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