Gene93 Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary
reasonable/acceptable
Hello,
I know we usually say that the price/cost of something is reasonable. Is it okay to say that they are also acceptable?
- How much did your new watch cost?
- $200.
- I think that's acceptable.
I know we usually say that the price/cost of something is reasonable. Is it okay to say that they are also acceptable?
- How much did your new watch cost?
- $200.
- I think that's acceptable.
Top answer
The price is reasonable I think the price is fair. The price is acceptable. Usually implies that I want to buy the thing.
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The price is reasonable I think the price is fair.
The price is acceptable. Usually implies that I want to buy the thing.
It is not usually said about the price someone else has paid.
I know that in some countries it is common
The price is acceptable. Usually implies that I want to buy the thing.
It is not usually said about the price someone else has paid.
I know that in some countries it is common
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Same here, but I was trying to think of a context. Okay, another one:
Seller: The delivery might cost you more than drill does.
Buyer (thinking to himself): The drill costs $40 which is fantastic, I could't wish for a better deal. The delivery will cost me about $60. I think that's quite acceptable.
Does it sound weird?
Seller: The delivery might cost you more than drill does.
Buyer (thinking to himself): The drill costs $40 which is fantastic, I could't wish for a better deal. The delivery will cost me about $60. I think that's quite acceptable.
Does it sound weird?
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Seller: The delivery might cost you more than the drill. will.
Buyer (thinking to himself): The drill costs $40 which is fantastic. I couldn't wish for a better deal. The delivery will cost me about $60. I think that's quite acceptable.
OK. Sounds like the buyer is going to go ahead with the deal.
Clive
Buyer (thinking to himself): The drill costs $40 which is fantastic. I couldn't wish for a better deal. The delivery will cost me about $60. I think that's quite acceptable.
OK. Sounds like the buyer is going to go ahead with the deal.
Clive
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