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Teal lime Posted 8 years ago
Grammar
Tsunami
Is the use of "tsunami" appropriate and correct in the sentence below?
His resignation caused a tsunami inside the company.
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Not really. When "tsunami" is used figuratively, it needs to be clear what is flowing in large quantity.
- Not really.
- When "tsunami" is used figuratively, it needs to be clear what is flowing in large quantity.
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Not really. When "tsunami" is used figuratively, it needs to be clear what is flowing in large quantity.
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You should use the English word, tidal wave, which is easy to use figuratively. For example:
A tidal wave of emotion overwhelmed her after the breakup.
A tidal wave of complaints hit the company after they introduced the new product.
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