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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Last person to

Is it natural to say “be the last person to do something” as in “be in no position to do or say something”?

Is any correct?

He’s a compulsive gambler. For him to say you should gamble is ridiculous.

He’s the last person to say that. / He’s the last person that should say that.


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The meaning of your question is somewhat obscure. I think you are talking about constructions like the following. She is the last person who would normally be asked to join a research study.

— CalifJim

  • The meaning of your question is somewhat obscure.
  • I think you are talking about constructions like the following.
  • She is the last person who would normally be asked to join a research study.
  • He's also the last person you'd expect to fancy the leader of the Labour party.
  • He's the last person in the room who ought to be making that claim at the moment.
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The meaning of your question is somewhat obscure. I think you are talking about constructions like the following.

She is the last person who would normally be asked to join a research study.
He's also the last person you'd expect to fancy the leader of the Labour party.
He's the last person in the room who ought to be making that claim at the moment.

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