Jabberwocky
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- Joined
- Jun 27, 2014
- Member Type
- English Teacher
- Native Language
- English
- Home Country
- UK
- Current Location
- Aaland
What are your thoughts on "I look forward to an early reply" -
Is this really English?
My gut reaction is "no", because I've never used it or seen it. However, I've now done a bit of googling and noticed that it seems to be a commonly bandied around phrase.
In my feedback to students I've always highlighted this phrase as "not particularly natural English"- always use "prompt reply" or "I look forward to....... as soon as possible".
What are other teacher's thoughts on this. Is "early reply" commonly used? - In my XX years of life have I just not seen enough of the world?
Is this really English?
My gut reaction is "no", because I've never used it or seen it. However, I've now done a bit of googling and noticed that it seems to be a commonly bandied around phrase.
In my feedback to students I've always highlighted this phrase as "not particularly natural English"- always use "prompt reply" or "I look forward to....... as soon as possible".
What are other teacher's thoughts on this. Is "early reply" commonly used? - In my XX years of life have I just not seen enough of the world?