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Anonymous Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Thrust

Hi,

Is it okay to write: David thrust her to/on the floor.

Are both 'on' and 'to' okay here?

Thank you.
  

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"To" is better. I suppose your expression is correct, but I find it a bit unnatural. In general, when you "thrust something," it is always under your immediate control.

— Avangi

  • "To" is better.
  • I suppose your expression is correct, but I find it a bit unnatural.
  • In general, when you "thrust something," it is always under your immediate control.
  • ) This would not describe throwing the ball at him, but ramming it into his gut while holding on to it.
  • One thrusts a sword, without giving up the grasp of it.
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"To" is better. Emotion: rolleyes

I suppose your expression is correct, but I find it a bit unnatural.

In general, when you "
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