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    Default figure of speech

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    is it right to say "it will be of much help"

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    Default Re: figure of speech

    Quote Originally Posted by miralande View Post
    hi,
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    Much better options would be "it will be of great help....." or "it will be very helpful......."

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    Default Re: figure of speech

    This phrase is used more often I think in a negative sense within a larger sentence. For example -

    I don't think it will be of much help if you change the software.
    I doubt it will be of much help to stay up all night studying.

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    Smile Re: figure of speech

    thank you!!!

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    Default Re: figure of speech

    Quote Originally Posted by miralande View Post
    hi,
    is it right to say "it will be of much help"
    thanks,
    mira
    More likely (I think):
    It would be of much help if you could give me some advice.

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