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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Not so much .. as ..
Dear all,
I just used this expression in a mail: "I am not so much worried as perplexed." Although I know this sentence is grammatical, I am not sure at all if this sentence is easily understood in a casual conversation. How do you native speakers think? I would appreciate your opinions!
One more thing: if I say, "I am not so much worried, but perplexed," does it make sense?
I am looking forward to your opinions! Thanks a lot
I just used this expression in a mail: "I am not so much worried as perplexed." Although I know this sentence is grammatical, I am not sure at all if this sentence is easily understood in a casual conversation. How do you native speakers think? I would appreciate your opinions!
One more thing: if I say, "I am not so much worried, but perplexed," does it make sense?
I am looking forward to your opinions! Thanks a lot
Top answer
Both sentences are correct. I would use the first sentence over the second; however, that is my opinion.
- Both sentences are correct.
- I would use the first sentence over the second; however, that is my opinion.
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Both sentences are correct. I would use the first sentence over the second; however, that is my opinion.
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Anonymous"I am not so much worried as perplexed." Although I know this sentence is grammatical, I am not sure at all if this sentence is easily understood in a casual conversation. How do you native speakers think? I would appreciate your opinions!It's fine as is. It will be easily
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Hi English Maven, thanks a lot for your reply.
It is good to know that I used that sentence correctly (It looked a little convoluted to me at first, but anyway, now I know it was just me).
I don't know why, but I may feel comfortable using "not so much ..., but..." version if it is in a conversation. It is also good to know that it is still okay, that you'll be understood.
It is good to know that I used that sentence correctly (It looked a little convoluted to me at first, but anyway, now I know it was just me).
I don't know why, but I may feel comfortable using "not so much ..., but..." version if it is in a conversation. It is also good to know that it is still okay, that you'll be understood.
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Thank you, CJ! I've been thinking I just need to use this construction a lot more, in everyday situations, and you provided such good examples. I would love to make a pungent comment next time, using these sentences.... hmm.
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CalifJimSo for you it's not so much witty as pungent that's important!
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Come on! You can do this!
It's not so much eloquent as ....
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It's not so much ... as eloquent ...
Want to give it a try? [:^)]
CJ
It's not so much eloquent as ....
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It's not so much ... as eloquent ...
Want to give it a try? [:^)]
CJ
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CalifJimWant to give it a try?Ooohkay, I didn't expect this... but I think there is something quite fascinating about you, CJ. I don't know how to express that rare quality of you. It is not so much eloquence that I am impressed as ... as ..... well, what can I say? You are focused, clear-cut, calm, joyful, and passionate! And witty, what is better
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CalifJimWant to give it a try?(Ooohkay, I didn't expect this actually, but....) I think there is something quite fascinating about you, CJ. I don't know how to express that rare quality of you. It is not so much eloquence that amazes me as ... as ..... well, what can I say? You are focused, clear-cut, calm, joyful, and passionate! And witty, what i
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AnonymousOoohkay, I didn't expect this...There is no requirement to take up my challenges!
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