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  1. 24-Feb-2011, 09:17 #1
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    Default What's the difference?

    I am not amused WITH your actions.

    I am not amused BY your actions.
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    Default Re: What's the difference?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kristine May View Post
    I am not amused WITH your actions.

    I am not amused BY your actions.
    Only the second one (with by) is correct.
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    Default Re: What's the difference?

    How come "I am not amused WITH your actions" is not correct?
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    Default Re: What's the difference?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kristine May View Post
    How come "I am not amused WITH your actions" is not correct?
    Because "amused" generally collocates with "by", we are "amused by" things. It's a question of usage rather than grammar.
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