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Mr. Tom Posted 9 years ago
Grammar

Use of fail

Hi

Is the use of the word fail (malfunction - break down) common in everyday English? Are these sentences natural?

I think my lighter has failed.
The clock isn't working. Do you think the cell/battery has failed?
I think my laptop has failed again.
I really don't know what to do with my TV; it keeps failing.

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom Is the use of the word fail (malfunction - break down) common in everyday English? Are these sentences natural?

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  • Mr.
  • Tom Is the use of the word fail (malfunction - break down) common in everyday English?
  • Are these sentences natural?
  • No and no, though it's not wrong to use "fail".
  • It seems to me that we use more specific expressions depending on what fails.
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Mr. TomIs the use of the word fail (malfunction - break down) common in everyday English? Are these sentences natural?
No and no, though it's not wrong to use "fail". It seems to me that we use more specific expressions depending on what fails.

I think my lighter needs a refill. (if it's refillable)
I think my lighter is done for. (if it's a thro
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