It's a must-[verb]
Hi there,
It's a must .... it's a must-have ... it's a must-see .... it's a must-try ...
Could you please comment on this 'construct'? (is it very informal? can one omit '-'?, etc.) .... and perhaps add more similar expressions to the list?
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This pattern is moderately informal, but suitable for most contexts. Properly, the hyphen is required. In theory any verb can be used, but in practice a relatively small set of short, common verbs would mostly be used.
- This pattern is moderately informal, but suitable for most contexts.
- Properly, the hyphen is required.
- In theory any verb can be used, but in practice a relatively small set of short, common verbs would mostly be used.
- It can be used either as a modifier, or standing as a noun, with the modified noun implied.
- Some more examples in addition to the ones you mention are: a must-buy a must-do activity a must-win game a must-watch a must-read
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This pattern is moderately informal, but suitable for most contexts. Properly, the hyphen is required. In theory any verb can be used, but in practice a relatively small set of short, common verbs would mostly be used. It can be used either as a modifier, or standing as a noun, with the modified noun implied. Some more examples in addition to the ones you mention are:
a must-buy
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