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Successor Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Slam on the brakes

Hello,

I would like to know if the word choice is correct in the sentence below. Can you 'slam on the brakes' of a car or a bike as well? Thank you!





I slammed on the brakes and the jeep lurched to a sudden stop.
  

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It's fine. You can use "slam on the brakes" for any vehicle that has brakes.

  • It's fine.
  • You can use "slam on the brakes" for any vehicle that has brakes.
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It's fine. You can use "slam on the brakes" for any vehicle that has brakes.

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