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Brina
Community TutorHello to all language lovers,
Is there a saying that can be used as the opposite to "burning bridges"?
Can I say "building bridges" or is that rather meant to establish a relationship between two cultures and not people? E.g. "I rather build bridges than burn them." Does that sound correct to you?
Aug 26, 2021 8:15 AM
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"I'd rather build bridges than burn them." sounds good - notice the contraction of 'would ' added there.
other related collocations are:
to mend bridges (if relations are damaged)
Form ties / bonds - new relations
to reach out to (people/companies)
August 26, 2021
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Can I say "building bridges"?
Yes... (This works for a relationship between two cultures or people)
"I'd rather build bridges than burn them." - Does that sound correct to you?
Yes... sounds good 👍
August 26, 2021
Thank you both so much :)
August 26, 2021
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