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Mr. Tom Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

The use of "overbalance"


Hi

Could you please tell me how frequent the use of "overbalance" is on your side of the pond?

Would you cringe if you heard this word in everyday conversation?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom your side of the pond? Which side of pond are talking about?

— RayH

  • Mr.
  • Tom your side of the pond?
  • Which side of pond are talking about?
  • I don't know which side you're on.
  • " Of course, the context will have some influence on its cringeworthyness.
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Mr. Tomyour side of the pond?
Which side of pond are talking about? I don't know which side you're on.
If you mean in the States then no I wouldn't cringe at the use of "overbalance." Of course, the context will have some influence on its cringeworthyness.
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Thanks, RayH.

Do you find these sentences natural? If no, please tell why.

I overbalanced on a rock and fell flat on my face.

He is yet to recover fully from his illness. He keeps overbalancing.

Tom
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Mr. TomI overbalanced on a rock and fell flat on my face.
Okay
Mr. TomHe is yet to recover fully from his illness. He keeps overbalancing.
Makes no sense.
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