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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Overused idiom 'in terms of'

In this case study, we are looking for what you can see in terms of what the room looks like from a cleaning point of view.



Is 'regarding' or 'concerning' or any other word better/more appropriate than the overused idiom, 'in terms of'?



(I know 'regarding' and 'concerning' can sometimes replace this idiom, but I don't know if it can here.)





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" However, the whole sentence is wordy and uses too many look/see/view terms. Be more direct. For example: In this case study, we want you to tell us what the room looks like to a cleaner.

— Doctor D

  • " However, the whole sentence is wordy and uses too many look/see/view terms.
  • Be more direct.
  • For example: In this case study, we want you to tell us what the room looks like to a cleaner.
  • I am not sure what "a cleaning point of view" actually means here.
  • "
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Yes, you could use "regarding" to replace "in terms of." However, the whole sentence is wordy and uses too many look/see/view terms. Be more direct. For example:


In this case study, we want you to tell us what the room looks like to a cleaner.

I am not sure what "a cleaning point of view" actually means here. I suggested "cleaner" or "cleaning service."
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