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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

took a nail to his head

He took a nail to his head.

Is the above correct? What does it mean?
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The grammar is fine. The meaning is obscure. Perhaps 'he received a nail in his head' (from a nail gun, perhaps).

  • The grammar is fine.
  • The meaning is obscure.
  • Perhaps 'he received a nail in his head' (from a nail gun, perhaps).
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The grammar is fine. The meaning is obscure. Perhaps 'he received a nail in his head' (from a nail gun, perhaps).
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Mister Micawberfrom a nail gun, perhaps). You guessed it. How did you do that?
Mister Micawber'he received a nail in his head'
Does this mean a nail pierced his head?
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Yes, he got/received one to his head

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