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I see that the phrase 'very becoming' (example, 'that dress is very becoming on you') is rare in American English. Is this phrase common in UK English?
 
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Welcome to the forum, liometopum. :hi:

The phrase is rather old-fashioned in both varieties of English.
 
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Thank you 5jj
 
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