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Yoong Liat Posted 20 years ago
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save my friend vs save my friend's life

James, together with his friends, quickly ran to the pond. Alan quickly grabbed the walking stick, which James was holding. James then pulled him to the edge of the pond. Alan was grateful to James for saving his life. James wiped the walking stick dry with a piece of cloth before returning it to the old man. James then told him, “Thank you for lending me your walking stick. With your stick, I managed to save my friend.”



Is it necessary to change 'save my friend' to 'save my friend's life'? Are there any mistakes in the above passage?

  

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Hi, Is it necessary to change 'save my friend' to 'save my friend's life'? No. In this context, 'the person' and 'the person's life' are synonymous.

— Clive

  • Hi, Is it necessary to change 'save my friend' to 'save my friend's life'?
  • No.
  • In this context, 'the person' and 'the person's life' are synonymous.
  • However, in another context, 'to save a person' might simply mean to save him from injury or from some other situation that does not threaten his life.
  • Are there any mistakes in the above passage?
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Hi,

Is it necessary to change 'save my friend' to 'save my friend's life'? No. In this context, 'the person' and 'the person's life' are synonymous. However, in another context, 'to save a person' might simply mean to save him from injury or from some other situation that does not threaten his life.

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