Re: I wanna play too - Best vs. Better » Jonathan

Posted by jane d on April 21, 2003, at 17:14:02

In reply to The Best (or The Better?) of Both Worlds?, posted by Jonathan on April 17, 2003, at 22:30:05

OK. The truth really is that I don't want to clean my kitchen but I'll say I wanna play.
> This raises another intriguing question about English grammar: "The Best of All Worlds" would certainly have been grammatical, but shouldn't one say "The Better ..." when there are only two worlds from which to choose?
But the expression is "the best of both worlds". Period. So, either it's one of those funny usage things or perhaps it's referring to "the best (characteristics) of both worlds where characteristics is implied. And, if you look closely, that's exactly how it's actually used by us ungramatical barbarians pounding at your gates.

Jane
To redirect or not to redirect, that is the question. And not, though the incorrect decision by the rules, wins by a nose on pragmatism points as I think this thread is close to fading into oblivion.

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