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Jerry Chen



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PostPosted: Tue May 11, 2010 4:13 am    Post subject: Need help from English native speakers Reply with quote
Hello,

Which of the following is correct?

He gave up on the idea of going abroad.

He gave up the idea of going abroad.

Thanks for answering this question!
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pugachevV



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PostPosted: Wed May 12, 2010 5:04 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They are both correct. I'd say "Gave up the idea..." is UK English and "Gave up on..." is US English.
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