Why is 'chops of pork' is wrong, whereas 'pork chops' is acceptable ?
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Antoine Ghannoum
Of structure
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Dear Professor,
Why is 'chops of pork' is wrong, whereas 'pork chops' is acceptable ?
Thanks
Best regards
Antoine Ghannoum
Why is 'chops of pork' is wrong, whereas 'pork chops' is acceptable ?
Thanks
Best regards
Antoine Ghannoum
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Alan
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Re: Of structure
That is an issue of idiom/convention, not of grammar.