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Chad
which preposition is correct? of, in or about?
A:where's my cellphone? there must have been someone here who stole it.
B: Come on! you might have left it in your car.
don't assume the worst of others
don't assume the worst in others
don't assume the worst about others
May 13, 2018 1:38 PM
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1
You could say 'of others' or 'about others' but 'don't assume the worst of others' is probably more natural and commonly used.
May 13, 2018
1
Hi You can say ´don't assume the worst about others´ as you are using ´about´ in connection with something
Don't assume the worst of others is also correct as ´of ` can be used for belonging to, relating to, or connected with:
May 13, 2018
I'd say that about sounds more correct
May 13, 2018
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