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    Default Which one is correct: Tie it up or wrap it up?

    Hi,

    A) If you sprained your leg you might wanna wrap it up to stablize it.
    B) If you spraind your leg you might wanna tie it up to stablize it?


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    Default Re: Which one is correct: Tie it up or wrap it up?

    We don't generally say we sprained a "leg." It's a joint - an ankle or a knee.

    However, we wrap sprains.
    I'm not a teacher, but I write for a living. Please don't ask me about 2nd conditionals, but I'm a safe bet for what reads well in (American) English.

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    Default Re: Which one is correct: Tie it up or wrap it up?

    In BrE, we can also use bandage as a verb.

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    Default Re: Which one is correct: Tie it up or wrap it up?

    Quote Originally Posted by TheShadow View Post
    Hi,

    A) If you sprained your leg you might want to wrap it up to stablize it.
    B) If you sprained your leg you might want to tie it up to stablize it?


    Thank you
    We prefer you to use correct English to the best of your ability.

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