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84HGabor Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

"Next to him/her" as an expression, talking about relationship

Hi,

can one say: "You're becoming a puppet next to her, rather than a real man"?
(Her = the man's girlfriend)

Does it make sense in the English?

Thank you!
  

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84HGabor Does it make sense in the English? Not exactly. I suggest this: You're becoming her puppet rather than a real man.

— Mister Micawber

  • 84HGabor Does it make sense in the English?
  • Not exactly.
  • I suggest this: You're becoming her puppet rather than a real man.
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84HGaborDoes it make sense in the English?
Not exactly. I suggest this:

You're becoming her puppet rather than a real man.
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And what about "Your becoming a puppet by her side, rather than being a real man"?
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