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Debpriya De Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
Take somebody's name
"How dare you take the Lord's name in vain ?"
Can we use the verb "take" similarly in more general contexts like :
Q: Who is your favourite actor ?
A: I'll have to take Tom Cruise's name here.
Can we use the verb "take" similarly in more general contexts like :
Q: Who is your favourite actor ?
A: I'll have to take Tom Cruise's name here.
Top answer
No you can't.
- No you can't.
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Hi,
First, you have to know that it is idiomatic. If you take the Lord's name in vain, you use it in a way that shows
a lack of respect. This idiom is mostly found in contexts where the Lord's name is mentioned.
You misused this idiom in your answer.
Regards
First, you have to know that it is idiomatic. If you take the Lord's name in vain, you use it in a way that shows
a lack of respect. This idiom is mostly found in contexts where the Lord's name is mentioned.
You misused this idiom in your answer.
Regards
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