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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Long due to do something

Hi

Would you say that the construction due to do something works at all? For example:

It has been long due to pay a visit to him.

or

Paying him a visit has been long due.

It has been long due to return your money.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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"due to do something" is a valid pattern. For example: I'm due to get a pay rise next month. He's due to arrive tomorrow.

— GPY

  • "due to do something" is a valid pattern.
  • For example: I'm due to get a pay rise next month.
  • He's due to arrive tomorrow.
  • However, neither of your examples works.
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"due to do something" is a valid pattern. For example:

I'm due to get a pay rise next month.
He's due to arrive tomorrow.

However, neither of your examples works.

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Thanks, GPY.

Would due work this way?

Writing him (an email) has been long due (one me.)

His birthday gift has been long due (on me.)

I was aware that returning the loan had been long due (on us.)

Tom

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