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peace and quiet/quietness
Are both of these phrases in use? It seems that 'peace and quiet' is much more common.
All he wanted now was peace and quietness.
All I want is a little peace and quiet.
20 lug 2015 13:12
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'Quiet' and 'quietness' have a similar meaning, but it is more usual to say 'peace and quiet'. Think of it as a set phrase - a sequence of words that belong together.
20 luglio 2015
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Vlad
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Inglese, Russo, Spagnolo
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Inglese
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