simile
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In Oxford dictionary, it says:
He said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons.
She went on to elaborate her argument.
"elaborate on his reasons" and "elaborate her argument" both exist.
How do I interpret the use of "on"?
Does that mean the use of the preposition is the writer's option?
Either one is good. And there's no difference?
He said he was resigning but did not elaborate on his reasons.
She went on to elaborate her argument.
"elaborate on his reasons" and "elaborate her argument" both exist.
How do I interpret the use of "on"?
Does that mean the use of the preposition is the writer's option?
Either one is good. And there's no difference?