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Newguest Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

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Please, don't tell that to her.
Please, don't tell her that.

--- Are both OK?
  

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The second is the native form.

— Mister Micawber

  • The second is the native form.
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The second is the native form.
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But the first one is used as well?
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The first can be used for contrast and emphasis:

Ex:

You can tell it to me, but please, please please don't tell it to her.

The second is most commonly used.
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It's clear now. Thanks.
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