Modest construction
Hello, what does "modest construction" mean? What are the aspects of a modest construction?
Q: What is the difference between "regarding", "as regards", "with regard to"
A: In my opinion, sometimes these phrases are used where a more 'modest' construction using 'about' would do just as well, and be clearer
Here is an example in the link
https://www.englishforums.com/English/RegardingRegardsRegardRespectRespect-Of/bmqng/post.htm
Thank you.
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hhtt what does "modest construction" mean? What are the aspects of a modest construction? Clive wrote that in 2005.
- hhtt what does "modest construction" mean?
- What are the aspects of a modest construction?
- Clive wrote that in 2005.
- That was a long time ago.
- Why don't you send him a message and ask what he meant?
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hhtt what does "modest construction" mean? What are the aspects of a modest construction?
Clive wrote that in 2005. That was a long time ago. Why don't you send him a message and ask what he meant?
0what does "modest construction" mean?
It means simpler grammar, simpler words.
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