work and drive
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billmcd
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No. But you could say, "Don't force her to work too hard". In general, someone is forced to do something (work, study etc.) using the infinitive form of a verb after a form of the verb "force". But the verb "force" can be used without an infinitive form for objects, such as "Don't force the lock. It will break".
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Can we say: "Don't push her so hard?"
I know it is informal; however, is it correct to use it in this context?
I know it is informal; however, is it correct to use it in this context?
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Why is your post entitled "Work and drive"? Drive appears nowhere in your question!
Maybe, being forced to work too hard drives her crazy.
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Why is your post entitled "Work and drive"? Drive appears nowhere in your question!
I am sorry. It should be:
Don't work her too hard. She's still weak.
Can I replace "work" with "drive"?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thank you in advance.
Jiang
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It means 'don't make her work too hard', not necessarily by force.
'Force' would have a differently meaning.
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