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Do you say "in a shambles" or "in shambles”?
I’ve seen it both ways
22 avr. 2023 14:32
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For my part, I have only ever heard "in shambles". That's not to say that nobody says, "in a shambles". I can't be sure. In fact, ChatGPT assures me that "in a shambles" is also a correct and equivalent expression, but I have caught ChatGPT speaking nonsense before. So I say this only to offer my personal experience.
22 avril 2023
in shambles is correct
22 avril 2023
In my experience, in the UK, we don't usually say either. We say something is a shambles.
I wouldn't bat an eyelid at 'in shambles' or 'in a shambles' though.
22 avril 2023
In shambles
22 avril 2023
"in a shamble" or "in shambles"
22 avril 2023
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Compétences linguistiques
Chinois (mandarin), Anglais, Français
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Chinois (mandarin), Anglais, Français
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