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Chan-Seung Lee
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 Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2005 5:47 pm Post subject: the meaning of 'in choice words' |
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Hi, teachers!
I'd like to know the difference between 'in a few choice words' and 'in choice words'.
Can you explain it using the following example?
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1. He told us what he thought of the idea in a few choice words.
2. He told us what he thought of the idea in choice words.
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Kristea
Joined: 17 Nov 2005
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Location: Minneapolis, MN USA
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"In a few choice words" would mean he shared his opinion in language that may have been marked with profanity or at least less than kind words.
"In choice words" would mean the same. I think the first way is more common.
Hope that helps - Kristi
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