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Angliholic Posted 19 years ago
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play practical jokes/tricks on people
Harry, who liked to play practical jokes/tricks on people, has become a famous actor.
Are play practical jokes and play tricks synonymous? Thanks.
Are play practical jokes and play tricks synonymous? Thanks.
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Hi, Harry, who liked to play practical jokes/tricks on people, has become a famous actor. Are play practical jokes and play tricks synonymous? Yes, in this context they seem very similar.
- Hi, Harry, who liked to play practical jokes/tricks on people, has become a famous actor.
- Are play practical jokes and play tricks synonymous?
- Yes, in this context they seem very similar.
- Clive
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Hi,
Harry, who liked to play practical jokes/tricks on people, has become a famous actor.
Are play practical jokes and play tricks synonymous?
Yes, in this context they seem very similar.
Clive
Harry, who liked to play practical jokes/tricks on people, has become a famous actor.
Are play practical jokes and play tricks synonymous?
Yes, in this context they seem very similar.
Clive
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Hi Angliholic,
When you are using the word "play", it means that you are not telling the jokes. Rather it means that you are performing. Therefore, I think that the word "practical" can be avoided altogether.
When you are using the word "play", it means that you are not telling the jokes. Rather it means that you are performing. Therefore, I think that the word "practical" can be avoided altogether.
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Both are used.
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Google hits:
2,160 for "play practical jokes on people"
4,420 for "play jokes on people"
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