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Pelin
Is this sentence OK?
to forget his grief, etc.
He gave himself to drink.
Apr 27, 2024 9:17 PM
Answers · 2
no, your phrase doesn't look natural
April 29, 2024
I would say it " To forget his grief, he started drinking"
or maybe "gave himself up to drinking", but I think the first phrase is more natural.
April 28, 2024
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