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hoangkha

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Hello, teachers!
I find LET ALONE usually used in negative sentences.
- There isn't enough room for us, let alone any guests.(OALD)
So is it used in affirmative sentences, please?
 

Rover_KE

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Yes, it is.

'There's plenty of food here for everybody, let alone booze.'

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