Palinkasocsi Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Run contra
Dear Friends,
I just wonder how I could use the expresion 'run contra' (meaning 'to contradict'):
1. My theory runs contra XY's theory.
2. My theory runs contra to XY's theory.
Anyway, is 'run contra' used at all in English or is it only a matter of my creativity?
Thank you for your ideas.
Palinkasocsi
I just wonder how I could use the expresion 'run contra' (meaning 'to contradict'):
1. My theory runs contra XY's theory.
2. My theory runs contra to XY's theory.
Anyway, is 'run contra' used at all in English or is it only a matter of my creativity?
Thank you for your ideas.
Palinkasocsi
Top answer
Hi, I always hear 'runs counter to' Clive
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