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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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he beat me up real badly or he beat me up real bad.
I've heard both used but which one is correct? Or both?
I've heard both used but which one is correct? Or both?
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Since 'real' is very casual spoken English, use 'bad', which is also very casual spoken English. If you wish to use more formal English, use 'He beat me up very badly'.
- Since 'real' is very casual spoken English, use 'bad', which is also very casual spoken English.
- If you wish to use more formal English, use 'He beat me up very badly'.
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Since 'real' is very casual spoken English, use 'bad', which is also very casual spoken English. If you wish to use more formal English, use 'He beat me up very badly'.
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