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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
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They are in plight

As in the Spanish are in plight (in a difficult situation). Does this make sense?
  

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Anonymous As in the Spanish are in plight (in a difficult situation). Does this make sense? I always use it as a countable (with an article), but I'll look it up.

  • Anonymous As in the Spanish are in plight (in a difficult situation).
  • Does this make sense?
  • I always use it as a countable (with an article), but I'll look it up.
  • " You can use "in danger" and "in jeopardy" as uncountables.
  • Edit.
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AnonymousAs in the Spanish are in plight (in a difficult situation). Does this make sense?
I always use it as a countable (with an article), but I'll look it up.
I would say, "They are in a terrible plight!"

You can use "in danger" and "in jeopardy" as uncountables.

Edit. Well, I'm stuck.
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Thank you very much, that was very helpful.

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Sabina

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