H. Nafi İPEK Posted 6 years ago
Grammar
Sentence Structure
Hi,
"She has finally delivered herself of her long-awaited third novel."
What is the function of the word "herself" in this sentence? Do we need it, why? Will there be a difference in the meaning if we omit it, how?
Top answer
"To deliver oneself of" is a fixed expression meaning "to say". As a fixed expression it cannot be varied. "To pronounce; utter: Before leaving I delivered myself of a few choice comments.
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"To deliver oneself of" is a fixed expression meaning "to say". As a fixed expression it cannot be varied.
"To pronounce; utter: Before leaving I delivered myself of a few choice comments." (AHD)
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