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I’m a native english speaker and I view “hate” and “can’t stand” as being synonyms. I can’t for the life of me draw a distinction between what either phrase mea
by ninkendo 3y ago
I’m a native english speaker and I view “hate” and “can’t stand” as being synonyms. I can’t for the life of me draw a distinction between what either phrase means.
- caymanjim 3y agoFWIW I thought "hate" and wrote "can't stand" because I intentionally wanted to tone it down just a little bit. "Hate" is a pretty biting word and I'm trying to use it less hyperbolically. The distinction is more one of politeness than anything in this case, so I agree with you.
- keithalewis 3y agoGood for you. The person I was replying to could stand to learn from your example. Where by 'could stand to' means would love to. :-)