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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Meaning of word

Is 'all' in this sentence referring to all the people as in 'all of you', or is it part of the best of luck?

I wish you all the best of luck.
  

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It's ambiguous.

— Fivejedjon

  • It's ambiguous.
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fivejedjonIt's ambiguous.
Thanks. So is it better to say 'all of you'?
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Yes, if that's what you mean.
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fivejedjonYes, if that's what you mean.
Yes, but I wanted to make it sound more casual.

So in the sentence I wrote 'all' can mean only two things, all of you or part of all the best, right?

Would the same apply here: I wish you all the best of luck for your future career.

Is 'all' also ambiguous here?
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AnonymousWould the same apply here: I wish you all the best of luck for your future career.Is 'all' also ambiguous here?
It is if you are speaking to more than two people.
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fivejedjon AnonymousWould the same apply here: I wish you all the best of luck for your future career.Is 'all' also ambiguous here?It is if you are speaking to more than two people.
Thanks. What if I am speaking to one person only. Would be ok and obvious that ''all' is part of 'the best..'?
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