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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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The first pair of pants

Hi. Is it correct to use the phrase "his first pants" to mean "his first pair of pants? Thank you in advance for your help.

eg,

He bought his first pants (his first pair of pants) with his own money when he was 16 years old.

  

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anonymous "his first pants" to mean "his first pair of pants " ? The short form is understandable but inferior to the longer form. CJ

  • anonymous "his first pants" to mean "his first pair of pants " ?
  • The short form is understandable but inferior to the longer form.
  • CJ
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anonymous"his first pants" to mean "his first pair of pants"?

The short form is understandable but inferior to the longer form.

CJ

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