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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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this or this much

Which is correct? I won't be surprised that you say that the 2 are wrong. If that is the case, how do I have to say it.

You're not allowed to be this sore loser. You're not allowed to be this much of sore loser.

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" You're not allowed to be this much of a sore loser. You're not allowed to be such a sore loser. - I prefer this way.

  • " You're not allowed to be this much of a sore loser.
  • You're not allowed to be such a sore loser.
  • - I prefer this way.
  • You're not allowed to be this sore of a loser.
  • - Possible, but a bit awkward.
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(Use "both" instead of "the 2")

The second one would be okay with an "a."

You're not allowed to be this much of a sore loser.
You're not allowed to be such a sore loser. - I prefer this way.
You're not allowed to be this sore of a loser. - Possible, but a bit awkward.
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Grammar GeekYou're not allowed to be this sore of a loser. - Possible, but a bit awkward.
Awkward indeed. I’d delete the preposition.
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Please don't ask a question more than once.

http://www.EnglishForward.com/English/WhichIsCorrect/bcpmpq/post.htm

I always feel like I wasted my time giving an answer when someone else has already answered it in a duplicate thread.
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Aspara Gus Grammar GeekYou're not allowed to be this sore of a loser. - Possible, but a bit awkward.Awkward indeed. I’d delete the preposition.
Could be a regional difference. The "of" belongs in my dialect.

I thought the prices would be good, but I didn't expect this much of a bargain.
I thought the hike might be tough, but not this hard of a cli
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Hi,

Sorry for the duplicate, I could not find it.

Can I ask for you opinion? How would I have to write this so that it is correct? I don't know if the much is correct?
He's way too into money.
He's way too much into money.
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They both sound all right to me.

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