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Old 08-May-2008, 12:28
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Nathanel, I think you could. In any case, it certainly wouldn't have everyone laughing out loud or thinking you were a complete nut. To my ear, it would be better to say: 'I'm (really) impressed by his performance - straight up'. I think it's more of a colloquial 'punch' than something to be used instead of the more usual adverbs.
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