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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
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The sky is covered in stars.

Hi

Is this dialogue natural?

A- Is it cloudy outside?

B - Cloudy? The sky is literally covered in stars.

Thanks,

Tom

  

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Yes (even faintly poetic). "literally" seems misused, but that is extremely common among native speakers.

— GPY

  • Yes (even faintly poetic).
  • "literally" seems misused, but that is extremely common among native speakers.
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Yes (even faintly poetic).

"literally" seems misused, but that is extremely common among native speakers.

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Mr. Tomcovered in stars

OK. Also 'covered with stars'.

CJ

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