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Why is the clunky construct “to come and visit” even used? “It was nice of John and Mary to visit us the other day”
by phillc73 2y ago
Why is the clunky construct “to come and visit” even used?
“It was nice of John and Mary to visit us the other day”
- dahart 2y agoCome and visit makes it sound like they traveled to be there, where just visit might be the neighbor stopping by. It’s subtle and ambiguous, but I do see valid use for come and visit.
- rawgabbit 2y agoI believe it is for emphasis. Instead of a big deal. It is a big ginormous deal that John and Mary would come all the way from their country estate to visit us their poor relations in our humble house.