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HUBLOT Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

With one's legs crossed

http://oald8.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/dictionary/cross_2

She sat with her legs crossed.

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Would it be correct to say "with crossed legs" to mean "with one's legs crossed"?
  

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Yes, but not as good, in my opinion. Cross-legged is another option.

  • Yes, but not as good, in my opinion.
  • Cross-legged is another option.
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Yes, but not as good, in my opinion. Cross-legged is another option.
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Thanks a lot, AG.

Is "sit cross-legged" more common than "sit with one's legs crossed"?
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I'm not sure, but they're both very common.
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HUBLOTIs "sit cross-legged" more common than "sit with one's legs crossed"?
The question of which is more common is less important than knowing the difference between these two different postures.

"with one's legs crossed" or "with crossed legs"

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Ah, right you are, CJ.

Sorry, HUBLOT!
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Thank you, CJ and AG.

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