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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Should there really be ‘in’ between ‘follow’ and ‘footsteps’?
Should there really be ‘in’ between ‘follow’ and ‘footsteps’?
Danny would like to follow in his fathers’ footsteps.
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Yes, "follow in someone's footsteps" is a set expression. It should be "his father's footsteps".
- Yes, "follow in someone's footsteps" is a set expression.
- It should be "his father's footsteps".
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Yes, "follow in someone's footsteps" is a set expression.
It should be "his father's footsteps".
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