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is this sentence correct: at first he didn't recognize me. he looked me up and down? ( or should it be "looked at me up and down?)
Apr 28, 2022 2:41 AM
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It is a phrase, "looked (me) up and down". Hope this helps :)
April 29, 2022
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Looked me up and down is correct.
April 28, 2022
I agree with Camilla. "looked me up and down" is the way we say this. I don't know why, it just is.
April 28, 2022
Some possible ways Ivy:
At first, he didn't recognize me. Until he looked at me up and down.
Or
At first, he didn't recognize me. Prior to checking me out head to toe.
Or
At first glance he didn't recognize me. So then he, with much curiosity, looked me up and down (or looked at me up and down).
There are many more creative ways to say this however, suffice it to say, at the end of the day, your sentence, "At first he didn't recognize me. He looked me up and down" is fine. Even "... He looked at me up and down."
Good job! Great question. Anymore, feel free to inquire. I am here for you.
April 28, 2022
erratum:
recognize
April 28, 2022
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Ivy Chow
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Chinese (Mandarin), Chinese (Cantonese), English, French
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Chinese (Cantonese), English, French
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