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Ann225 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Probe, pry out

Hi,

Can I use ‘probe’ or ‘pry out’ in the following example?

Let’s say that I’m helping a friend study for a history exam.

“I need you to be aware of all the dates because the professor will probably probe you for the details as well / will want to pry the details out of you as well.”

I’m not sure if ‘probe’ or ‘pry’ are the right words though. Perhaps you can come up with another alternative.

Thank you.

  

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probe’ or ‘ pry’ don't really work here. I suggest eg You need to know all the dates and details because the professor will probably expect you to come up with them Clive

— Clive

  • probe’ or ‘ pry’ don't really work here.
  • I suggest eg You need to know all the dates and details because the professor will probably expect you to come up with them Clive
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probe’ or ‘pry’ don't really work here.

I suggest eg You need to know all the dates and details because the professor will probably expect you to come up with them

Clive

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This looks okay to me, but the wording should be:


"I need you to be aware of all the details because the professor will probably probe you for the details/will want to pry all the details out of you." A sentence like this implies that the professor - or just you - is very strict.

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