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SheltieBites Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Strain
"He strained to find a solution."
"He strained himself to find a solution."
Could both mean the same thing?
"He strained himself to find a solution."
Could both mean the same thing?
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It's remotely possible, but "to strain one's self" is usually used to describe a physical injury. )
- It's remotely possible, but "to strain one's self" is usually used to describe a physical injury.
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It's remotely possible, but "to strain one's self" is usually used to describe a physical injury.
We also use it sarcastically, "Don't strain yourself!" (Don't put yourself out; Don't bother!)
We also use it sarcastically, "Don't strain yourself!" (Don't put yourself out; Don't bother!)
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