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I'm on board for the whole ride as long as you can trust me and let me be part of the project.Is this sentence okay?  Talking about starting a restaurant business.Thanks!

Elanguest · Accepted Answer

I'm on board for the whole ride sounds a bit casual for such an important conversation. I know EFL students are often encouraged to use idioms, but overusing them or using them in inappropriate places can sound really juvenile.

PreciousJones · Answer

ElanguestI'm on board for the whole ride sounds a bit casual for such an important conversation. I know EFL students are often encouraged to use idioms, but overusing them or using them in inappropriate places can sound really juvenile.

What about the rest of the sentence? Could you change it so that it's more suitable for the situation? Thanks.

Elanguest · Answer

You could say something like,
If you're willing to trust me and let me take an active part in the project, I will do everything I can to make it succeed.

PreciousJones · Answer

ElanguestYou could say something like,If you're willing to trust me and let me take an active part in the project, I will do everything I can to make it succeed.

so, what you're saying is that using an idiom in this situation sounds bad and unprofessional? I don't understand how what you've written is more articulate than what I wrote.

I've deleted the idiom section. But could you tell me if the second part of my sentence makes sense at least?

As long as you can trust me and of course willing to allow me to be part of the project. Or

As long as you trust me and of course willing to allow me to be part of the project.

Is there a difference if I leave out can?

Elanguest · Answer

I took the thought I felt you were trying to express and wrote it as it felt most natural to me. I switched the two clauses around because I felt it sounded less threatening to put your own willingness to participate before the conditions you wished to be granted. The way you have phrased it has potential to not only sound threatening, but also a little bit paranoid, like you're afraid of being left behind.

You want to sound confident as well as polite.

If you prefer to retain your own phrasing, remember to say ...and of course are willing... And yes, it sounds better if you leave out can. To use can sounds like you are doubting their ability to trust you. If you leave it out, it sounds more like you are making a condition which they must meet for your participation.

I hope that helps!

PreciousJones · Answer

ElanguestI took the thought I felt you were trying to express and wrote it as it felt most natural to me. I switched the two clauses around because I felt it sounded less threatening to put your own willingness to participate before the conditions you wished to be granted. The way you have phrased it has potential to not only sound threatening, but also a little bit paranoid, like you're afraid of being left behind. You want to sound confident as well as polite.If you prefer to retain your own phrasing, remember to say ...and of course are willing... And yes, it sounds better if you leave out can. To use can sounds like you are doubting their ability to trust you. If you leave it out, it sounds more like you are making a condition which they must meet for your participation. I hope that helps!

Thank you so much for your corrections and suggestions. I really appreciate it.

Elanguest · Answer

No problem. Good luck!

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