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Ljswave Posted 14 years ago
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Would you explain about the difference of nuance between #1 and #2?

#1-He always complains about the bad services
#2-He always complains of the bad services

Would you explain about the difference of nuance between #1 and #2?
  

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People usually complain OF aches and pains that they experience. He always complains of bad headaches. And ABOUT other things.

  • People usually complain OF aches and pains that they experience.
  • He always complains of bad headaches.
  • And ABOUT other things.
  • He always complains about bad service.
  • __________ It is less common to reverse these usages, though it is possible.
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People usually complain OF aches and pains that they experience.

He always complains of bad headaches.

And ABOUT other things.

He always complains about bad service.
__________

It is less common to reverse these usages, though it is possible.

CJ

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