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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Lemon liquor OR liquor of lemon?

Hi folks,

Are both of the following groups of expressions (A and B) correct?

A) Liquor of lemon, juice of orange, risotto of mushroom, mozzarella of buffalo, AND

B) Lemon liquor, orange juice, mushroom risotto, buffalo mozzarella.

In case they are both correct, what´s the difference in their meanings (if there´s any)?

Thanks!
  

Top answer

Those in A might appear on a pretentious menu, but only B is natural.

— Mister Micawber

  • Those in A might appear on a pretentious menu, but only B is natural.
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Those in A might appear on a pretentious menu, but only B is natural.
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Hello Mister Micawber,

Thanks for the quick reply! I was just wondering... what do you mean by "pretentious menu"? As a non-native speaker, I find it difficult to understand the nuances of the language.

Thanks
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I mean a menu at an expensive restaurant that is trying to make its dishes sound expensive: that sort of structure is reminiscent of such menus, though 'juice of orange' would not really be included: it is too unnatural.
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Now I see... very clear!

Thanks very much for your help!
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