O output Member Joined Sep 26, 2021 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language Chinese Home Country Hong Kong Current Location Hong Kong Jan 8, 2023 #1 Is the following sentence correct and natural? Due to private reason, I don't need to tell you more.
B Barque Banned Joined Nov 3, 2022 Member Type Interested in Language Native Language English Home Country India Current Location Singapore Jan 8, 2023 #2 It isn't natural. It'd help if you explained what you mean by "private reason". You probably mean: I don't need to tell you more as it's a personal matter. I don't want to tell you anything more, for personal reasons. Last edited: Jan 8, 2023
It isn't natural. It'd help if you explained what you mean by "private reason". You probably mean: I don't need to tell you more as it's a personal matter. I don't want to tell you anything more, for personal reasons.
T Tdol No Longer With Us (RIP) Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Jan 8, 2023 #3 You could use privacy concerns instead of private reason.
emsr2d2 Moderator Staff member Joined Jul 28, 2009 Member Type English Teacher Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location UK Jan 8, 2023 #4 It strikes me you're probably using more words than necessary. This could only be part of a dialogue. I imagine it would go something like this: A: Tell me more. B: No. It's private.
It strikes me you're probably using more words than necessary. This could only be part of a dialogue. I imagine it would go something like this: A: Tell me more. B: No. It's private.