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Synonym Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

JOLT

It has left me jolted.

Is the above ok?
  

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The simple grammar is OK, but there is no way of judging its appropriateness. Did you lick a battery?

— Mister Micawber

  • The simple grammar is OK, but there is no way of judging its appropriateness.
  • Did you lick a battery?
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The simple grammar is OK, but there is no way of judging its appropriateness. Did you lick a battery?
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No, it was after hearing some news.Emotion: smile
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I don't think it works. 'It jolted me' is OK, but 'jolt' is obviously an instantaneous action rather than a condition, so I think that 'to be left jolted' is a little lame.
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