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I wish to know if it is possible to say "to give a complaint". I know from some grammar books that "make a complaint" is the correct way of saying that but I also found a large number of senteces, especially from Indian sources, using the expression "to give a complaint".
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Old 04-May-2009, 20:41
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Default Re: make/give a complaint
Be careful - Indian sources can be adversely affected by their use of English.

You make complaint/a complaint.
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