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Angliholic Posted 17 years ago
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The brothers' message is getting out/across

Twin brothers Alex and Brett Harris are calling teenagers around the globe to rebel. And the brothers' message is getting out/across -- they're among the mostly widely read young writers on the web.

Hi,

Could I use both out and across in the above? If not, could you come up with a reason? Thanks.
  

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According to context, I'd say 'out'. When a message gets out it is heard by many, but when a message gets across it is also understood. , that the readers are also rebelling.

— Ferdis

  • According to context, I'd say 'out'.
  • When a message gets out it is heard by many, but when a message gets across it is also understood.
  • , that the readers are also rebelling.
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According to context, I'd say 'out'. When a message gets out it is heard by many, but when a message gets across it is also understood. Nothing indicates that the readers also agree with or understand the message these brothers are sending; i.e., that the readers are also rebelling.
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Yes, I'd agree fully with Ferdis.

Regards,

Monty.
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