Believer  +  337679 Sat, 10 Mar 07 08:03 AM Hi, I was wondering if this kind of elliptical phrase is allowed and prevalent in the world of the English language and if it is, how much can one stretch it? I think the article rules might not be all that prescriptive if this kind of thing is used too much. I used this to pose a question before and I think the people responded alluded to the fact that it is sort of an elliptical expression. in a short sweet two months ( It was noted as being 'in a short sweet two months' time, according to Marius, I think) Believer Joined on Mon, Jan 2 2006 Contributing Member 1,969 Articles

	CalifJim  +  337681 Sat, 10 Mar 07 08:16 AM The ellipsis you are talking about is allowed and prevalent, yes.  You yourself have found hundreds of examples! in a short sweet (period of time equal to) two months To know how much you can stretch it, you will have to spend years reading and listening to English.  Imitate what you read and hear in your writing and speaking. CJ CalifJim Joined on Mon, Aug 2 2004 California Veteran Member 22,413 "There are no facts, only interpretations" - Nietzsche