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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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"No lock is perfect" VS. "No locks are perfect."

"No lock is perfect" VS. "No locks are perfect."

I have heard the first and I was wondering if the second is also possible and it means the same as the first. What do you native English speakers think?

Thank you so much as usual and have a good day.
  

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The plural form is certainly understandable, but I prefer the singular. I certainly wouldn't say, "Nobody are here".

  • The plural form is certainly understandable, but I prefer the singular.
  • I certainly wouldn't say, "Nobody are here".
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The plural form is certainly understandable, but I prefer the singular. I certainly wouldn't say, "Nobody are here".

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