DISASTER OF BIBLICAL PROPORTIONS

[EverLivingPoet]

(another one of those bothersome questions on countability)

"a disaster of biblical proportions"

Is the "s" in "proportions" optional?

 

[birdeen's call]

(another one of those bothersome questions on countability)

"a disaster of biblical proportions"

Is the "s" in "proportions" optional?

It would sound unnatural to me without it. Collins Dictionary says "proportions" are always plural in this meaning.

 

[sunsunmoon]

proportions [plural] : the size, shape, or extent of something
▪ The carpet did not fit the proportions [=dimensions] of the room.
▪ It's a problem of huge/massive proportions.
▪ It was a disaster of biblical/epic proportions. [=it was a terrible disaster that affected many people]

 

[Tdol]

I would use proportions.

Could I ask you not to write titles all in capitals, please? Writing in capitals is known as shouting. Thanks :up: