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Akdom Posted 18 years ago
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turning over...
1. Sometimes, a good book can get things really turning over for people and energize them.
2. Sometimes, a good book can get things really turned over for people and energize them.
which way is correct? i think both of them are fine. "turn over" means give people some energy, nudges, a fresh starting point?
2. Sometimes, a good book can get things really turned over for people and energize them.
which way is correct? i think both of them are fine. "turn over" means give people some energy, nudges, a fresh starting point?
Top answer
Clearly, number one. "Turned over" could imply that things are presented in an unnatural or incorrect way (turned on it's head - upside down). Although in some contexts, to flip something is to give it fresh air or a fresh look.
- Clearly, number one.
- "Turned over" could imply that things are presented in an unnatural or incorrect way (turned on it's head - upside down).
- Although in some contexts, to flip something is to give it fresh air or a fresh look.
- "Turning over" has a sense of continuing action - movement.
- - A.
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Clearly, number one. "Turned over" could imply that things are presented in an unnatural or incorrect way (turned on it's head - upside down). Although in some contexts, to flip something is to give it fresh air or a fresh look.
"Turning over" has a sense of continuing action - movement.
- A.
"Turning over" has a sense of continuing action - movement.
- A.
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