Hi,
How do you frame this sentence about moving your arms randomly?
I made a random motion of my right hand and accidentally punched him.
I moved my hand randomly and accidentally punched him.
Is there a better way to frame it?
Want to convey that the movement of hand was random and jerky and NOT controlled.
Thanks,
anonymous Is there a better way to frame it? I don't like "random" there. It smacks of the trendy use.
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anonymousIs there a better way to frame it?
I don't like "random" there. It smacks of the trendy use. You should say more about it because I think most of us never make "random" movements that could result in someone's being punched. Your description of the event does not paint a picture. How you recast depends a lot on why your arm moved. Do you have a dis