Dimin
Is “ play extra caution” a correct way to state someone being cautious? Did I use the verb “ play” correctly here ?
2021년 8월 13일 오전 2:54
답변 · 10
1
Depending on the context, "play" is probably correct. The problem is that we need an adverb, "cautiously", to modify the verb (that is, to describe how we play). In colloquial English, you may hear the adjective "cautious" used instead of "cautiously", but we cannot use the noun "caution" to qualify a verb.
2021년 8월 13일
If you want to describe someone using caution during an activity, play is not a common verb used. Context matters, however. For example- if I pick up an object that could be dangerous, someone would tell me “use with caution” because I am going to use the object. I think “use with caution” is more natural in English.
2021년 8월 13일
I have heard "pay extra caution" before. It means "be extra cautious." I have not heard "Play extra caution"
2021년 8월 13일
The expression is pay attention/caution not play attention/caution.
2021년 8월 13일
No, you should say 'be extra cautious'
2021년 8월 13일
더 보기
아직도 답을 찾지 못하셨나요?
질문을 남겨보세요. 원어민이 도움을 줄 수 있을 거예요!