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Russkiy Bear Posted 13 years ago
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Less of something (British English Porbably)
Less of this noise, guys!
Less of that funny talk!
Less of talking nonsense!
Less of working late
Does it mean less or stop doing something?
Less of that funny talk!
Less of talking nonsense!
Less of working late
Does it mean less or stop doing something?
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Yes, it most likely is British, but it is fully understood in the States. "Let's have less" or "I want less" are the implications. I think, however, that we would not use of before the -ing form.
- Yes, it most likely is British, but it is fully understood in the States.
- "Let's have less" or "I want less" are the implications.
- I think, however, that we would not use of before the -ing form.
- I don't know why, but it just doesn't sound quite natural to me.
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Yes, it most likely is British, but it is fully understood in the States. "Let's have less" or "I want less" are the implications. I think, however, that we would not use of before the -ing form. I don't know why, but it just doesn't sound quite natural to me.
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American English equivalent to the first sentence: Keep the noise down to a dull roar!
It is asking the individuals in a crowd to speak softly instead of shouting.
The others don't sound quite right.
It is asking the individuals in a crowd to speak softly instead of shouting.
The others don't sound quite right.
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