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Are these sentences OK?
You interfere when you shouldn't.
You're meddling in when you shouldn't.
You're sticking your nose in when you shouldn't.
May 17, 2025 9:39 PM
Answers · 6
In #2, eliminate "in". In #3, replace "in" with "where".
May 18, 2025 7:02 PM
Yes
May 18, 2025 4:20 PM
Invitee
Yes, they are okay. I agree with Dan, however, that the second one is a bit awkward. I would prefer "You're meddling when you shouldn't."
May 18, 2025 3:39 PM
The basically all mean the same thing. To me the second sentence sounds incorrect. If you say 'meddling in' there needs to be a direct object, So either:
You're meddling. OR
You're meddling in other peoples' business. etc.
May 18, 2025 5:54 AM
Yes, all of these work.
May 18, 2025 1:35 AM
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