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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
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Is it correct to say "The town was reduced to a plight." to mean that the town is now in a bad condition?




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" to mean that the town is now in a bad condition? thanks! No.

— CalifJim

  • " to mean that the town is now in a bad condition?
  • thanks!
  • No.
  • "plight" is the wrong word.
  • The town was reduced to [rubble / a ruin / a slum].
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anonymous

Is it correct to say "The town was reduced to a plight." to mean that the town is now in a bad condition?


thanks!

No. "plight" is the wrong word.

The town was reduced to [rubble / a ruin / a slum].

CJ

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