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A: She is tough.
B: What do you mean by "tough"?
In this context, would it also be correct to omit "by"? like:
What do you mean, "tough"?
I think I heard people say like this in movies, but I'm not sure if it's grammatically correct.
A: She is tough.
B: What do you mean by "tough"?
In this context, would it also be correct to omit "by"? like:
What do you mean, "tough"?
I think I heard people say like this in movies, but I'm not sure if it's grammatically correct.
B: What do you mean by "tough"?
In this context, would it also be correct to omit "by"? like:
What do you mean, "tough"?
I think I heard people say like this in movies, but I'm not sure if it's grammatically correct.
Native English speakers only.
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- Inglês (EUA)
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What do you mean "tough"? = good. If you put emphasis on "tough" it will sound good.
Tough = mentally or physically strong.
Meaning, they probably survived something harsh that would typically break normal people, but she is tough, so she survived it.
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- Japonês
@bryan_m Thanks, I know what "tough" means. The conversation is just an example I made up to ask about whether I can omit "by."
Is it correct to omit this "by" even in formal writing?
Is it correct to omit this "by" even in formal writing?
- Inglês (EUA)
In this context “tough” can mean strong, not easily hurt, resilient, sturdy, capable of great endurance, stubborn, hardened, vicious.
You can usually tell which of these is meant by “tough” from the context of the conversation.
Either way is grammatically correct.
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In other contexts, “tough” can mean:
“Difficult to chew:”
“This steak is tough.“
“Difficult to perform:”
“This job is tough.”
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@SarasotaJoe My question is not about the meaning of "tough."
My question is whether it's correct to omit "by."
My question is whether it's correct to omit "by."
- Inglês (EUA)
It is OK to omit “by,” as long as you insert a comma or a colon.
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In formal writing it might be better to use “by,” but if you are creating dialogue, it is acceptable to have the characters speak according to their own level of formality.
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