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That is so not true.
That is so not true.
You are so not hideous.
I've heard these from American TV anmations. In textbooks, I've seen 'isn't so' but havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?
You are so not hideous.
I've heard these from American TV anmations. In textbooks, I've seen 'isn't so' but havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?
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[nq:1]That is so not true. You are so not hideous. I've heard these from American TV anmations.
- [nq:1]That is so not true.
- You are so not hideous.
- I've heard these from American TV anmations.
- In textbooks, I've seen 'isn't so' but havn't seen 'is so not'.
- [/nq] I don't know which US television show introduced this syntax, but it's here.
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[nq:1]That is so not true. You are so not hideous. I've heard these from American TV anmations. In textbooks, I've seen 'isn't so' but havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?[/nq]
I don't know which US television show introduced this syntax, but it's here. I believe it's here to stay from how I've heard it infiltrate the language.
A child does something the par
I don't know which US television show introduced this syntax, but it's here. I believe it's here to stay from how I've heard it infiltrate the language.
A child does something the par
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[nq:1]That is so not true. You are so not hideous. I've heard these from American TV anmations. In textbooks, I've seen 'isn't so' but havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?[/nq]
Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to do with the need for grammatical construction.
In general, we think of formal and informal use. Expressions used
Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to do with the need for grammatical construction.
In general, we think of formal and informal use. Expressions used
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[nq:1]That is so not true. You are so not hideous. I've heard these from American TV anmations. In textbooks, I've seen 'isn't so' but havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?[/nq]
It's "valley girl" speak.
It's "valley girl" speak.
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[nq:2]That is so not true. You are so not hideous. ... havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?[/nq]
[nq:1]Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to do with the need for grammatical construction. In general, we ... If you find it is ungrammatical, you may find that it is still completely acceptable in the proper informal context.[/nq]
[nq:1]Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to do with the need for grammatical construction. In general, we ... If you find it is ungrammatical, you may find that it is still completely acceptable in the proper informal context.[/nq]
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[nq:2]Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to ... it is still completely acceptable in the proper informal context.[/nq]
[nq:1]You are so the man in matters of arbitration.[/nq]
I think we should appoint someone to make that decision.
Tony Cooper
Orlando, FL
[nq:1]You are so the man in matters of arbitration.[/nq]
I think we should appoint someone to make that decision.
Tony Cooper
Orlando, FL
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[nq:2]You are so the man in matters of arbitration.[/nq]
[nq:1]I think we should appoint someone to make that decision.[/nq]
It is so decided, dude.
John Dean
Oxford
[nq:1]I think we should appoint someone to make that decision.[/nq]
It is so decided, dude.
John Dean
Oxford
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[nq:2]I think we should appoint someone to make that decision.[/nq]
[nq:1]It is so decided, dude.[/nq]
Decided by you, eh? So like an Englishman to tax an American with responsibility without representation from others.
Tony Cooper
Orlando, FL
[nq:1]It is so decided, dude.[/nq]
Decided by you, eh? So like an Englishman to tax an American with responsibility without representation from others.
Tony Cooper
Orlando, FL
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[nq:1]Decided by you, eh? So like an Englishman to tax an American with responsibility without representation from others.[/nq]
A decade or so ago my brother, who then lived in California, was visiting some friends when a canvasser called round. The host was vaguely interested in what the canvasser had to say, and so a conversation ensued. The chap asked everyone for his political affiliation,
A decade or so ago my brother, who then lived in California, was visiting some friends when a canvasser called round. The host was vaguely interested in what the canvasser had to say, and so a conversation ensued. The chap asked everyone for his political affiliation,
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[nq:1]It may well be that the English invented taxation without representation. It is a concept that the Americans have since adopted with relish.[/nq]
That is true, ons should be allowed to vote in the local elections of every town you pay property taxes to.
[nq:1]It may well be that the English invented taxation without representation. It is a concept that the Americans have since adopted with relish.[/nq]
That is true, ons should be allowed to vote in the local elections of every town you pay property taxes to.
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[nq:2]That is so not true. You are so not hideous. ... havn't seen 'is so not'. Are these expressions correct gramatically?[/nq]
[nq:1]Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to do with the need for grammatical construction. In general, we ... ungrammatical, you may find that it is still completely acceptable in the proper informal context. Tony Cooper Orlando, FL[/
[nq:1]Don't confuse expressions used in conversation with anything having to do with the need for grammatical construction. In general, we ... ungrammatical, you may find that it is still completely acceptable in the proper informal context. Tony Cooper Orlando, FL[/
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