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Here's a dictionary definition of complain of/complain about. Can't we use of in 1 and about in 2?
complain
1. 'complain about' If you complain about something, you say that it is wrong or unsatisfactory.
Mothers complained about the lack of play space.
She never complains about the weather.
Be Careful!
Don't use 'over' or 'on' after complain. Don't say, for example, 'Mothers complained over the lack of play space' or 'She never complains on the weather'.
2. 'complain of'
If you complain of a pain, you say that you have it.
complain
1. 'complain about' If you complain about something, you say that it is wrong or unsatisfactory.
Mothers complained about the lack of play space.
She never complains about the weather.
Be Careful!
Don't use 'over' or 'on' after complain. Don't say, for example, 'Mothers complained over the lack of play space' or 'She never complains on the weather'.
2. 'complain of'
If you complain of a pain, you say that you have it.