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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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proportional to in proportion to

Can you tell me if these are correct please?

Her legs aren't in proportion to the rest of her body,
Her legs are big big in relation to the rest of her body,
Her legs aren't proportional to the rest of her body.
You spend far too much time on that work in proportion/relation to its importance.

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Her legs are out of proportion to the rest of her body.

  • Her legs are out of proportion to the rest of her body.
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Her legs are out of proportion to the rest of her body.
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Hi MM,

Could you please answer my concerns please?

Can something "not be in proportion to"
A Her legs aren't in proportion to the rest of her body.

Is 'very much' necessary? Is it natural without or with very much?
B Her legs are [very much] in proportion to the rest of her body.

Is 'proportional to' natural? Is it the same as 'in proportion to'?
C H

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