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Lcchang  #262837  Tue, 05 Sep 06 09:03 AM

I heard that the electrician says we should have a ______ overhaul of the wiring.

A) complete
B) fair
C) whole
D) round

Answer A) is correct, but I think the word complete can also mean whole or total. So, why not C)? Please advise.

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Mister Micawber  #262979  Tue, 05 Sep 06 04:11 PM

A matter of collocation, LC.  A complete overhaul, total recall, the whole kit and kaboodle, a round dozen-- all these words collocate differently.
  
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Lcchang  #263192  Wed, 06 Sep 06 04:04 AM

Ya, I see. I found them on my dictionary too. Thanks.

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