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Old 28-Feb-2006, 00:33
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Wink differences between complaint to and complaint about

I would like to know the difference between them.

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Old 28-Feb-2006, 05:28
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Default Re: differences between complaint to and complaint about

Complain to- used with the person/organisation you want to take action
Complain about-- used with the person/organisation who have annoyed you
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Old 08-Mar-2006, 12:18
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Default Re: differences between complaint to and complaint about

I would like to make a complaint to my wife's boyfriend.
I would like to make a complaint about my wife's boyfriend.

Complain to someone
Complain about someone/something to someone.
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