Feb 9, 2022 · Use acceptable or acceptable to you in that sentence. Acceptable by you sounds strange.

Jun 25, 2015 · Hello, I realize that we usually talk of reasonable and unreasonable costs/prices. However, can we use "acceptable" in the following context: Seller: I don't mind selling you the desk, …

Jan 12, 2016 · A friend of mine said "I hope the graphics to be acceptable", referring to a game that will be released soon. I don't think it's right. It should be "I hope the graphics will be acceptable" or "I …

Aug 5, 2006 · Yes, "just beyond acceptable" would mean "slightly over the edge", drifting into unacceptability; in other words, it would be unacceptable by a narrow margin, as you say. It's a …

Oct 10, 2017 · Hi everyone! I'm looking for some guidance on translating the phrase we use in England when making an offer for something.. For instance, if you are offering a lower price to a seller.. you …

Oct 10, 2016 · 'Acceptable to' is not really used in this situation. 'Approved by' and 'accepted by' are both perfectly fine, although I think 'approved' is a more typical usage. As a side note, program and report …

Sep 10, 2006 · 4. Totally acceptable and natural a) See yous later! b) (Who ate the chocolate?) It was me. c) I ain't interested in that. d) I'm not bothered by that at all. e) It wasn't I. f) Who should I give …

Jun 17, 2013 · Hi, A partner asked my company to organise a meeting and suggested date and time. The date and time is OK for us. Can I send them the following sentence: Please be informed that the …

Apr 26, 2011 · According to the Wikipedia article entitled "Manual of Style (abbreviations)", N/A is the only one that is proper; however, according to the Wikipedia article entitled "n/a" ("Not applicable" …

Nov 29, 2009 · At around 5 o'clock and Around 5 o'clock are, of course, acceptable. Perhaps around is preferred in AE. The Orwell rule is If it is possible to cut a word out, always cut it out. (See George …