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Moivile Posted 17 years ago
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She's easy to deal with

Is this correct?
You're funny to talk to.= It is funny to talk to you.
She's easy to deal with.=It is easy to deal with her.
  

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The "easy" sentences are both correct and equal in meaning. The "funny" pair is somehow different. The first example is fine, but the second one just doesn't sound right.

— Philip

  • The "easy" sentences are both correct and equal in meaning.
  • The "funny" pair is somehow different.
  • The first example is fine, but the second one just doesn't sound right.
  • It's amazing how in languages parallel structure doesn't always turn out to be parallel after all: Time flies like an arrow.
  • Fruit flies like a banana.
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The "easy" sentences are both correct and equal in meaning. The "funny" pair is somehow different. The first example is fine, but the second one just doesn't sound right.

It's amazing how in languages parallel structure doesn't always turn out to be parallel after all:

Time flies like an arrow.
Fruit flies like a banana.
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Philip The "funny" pair is somehow different. The first example is fine, but the second one just doesn't sound right.

You're funny to talk to.= It is funny to talk to you.
You mean that the second sentence is awkward but the meanings of these sentences are the same, don't you?
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