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Rommel Posted 9 years ago
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Would it be acceptable to say "Long live!" without even mentioning the name of someone being greeted when his/her name is given in the sentence?

Would it be acceptable to say "Long live!" without even mentioning the name of someone being greeted when his/her name is given in the sentence? For example, When Kenneth saw the prime minister enter the city gate, he said, "Long live!"
  

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It certainly isn't an expression I've heard used on its own.

— David Hatton

  • It certainly isn't an expression I've heard used on its own.
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It certainly isn't an expression I've heard used on its own.
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But, David Hatton, would it be OK to say Long live you!?
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It would, at least make some sense - but it's not an expression I've ever heard!
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