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Usage of drawback, disadvantage #1 (permalink) Mon Feb 18, 2008 15:30 pm   Usage of drawback, disadvantage
 

Hi All,

I want to tell a user that if he has the possibility he should make a copy of the database file before he makes the changes.

Which is the best sentence?

- It isn't a drawback to make a backup
- It isn't a disadvantage to make a backup
- It will do you good to make a backup
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Usage of drawback, disadvantage #2 (permalink) Mon Feb 18, 2008 23:16 pm   Usage of drawback, disadvantage
 

BAD
- It isn't a drawback to make a backup.
- It isn't a disadvantage to make a backup.
- It will do you good to make a backup.
There's nothing wrong with the grammar of these; they just contain inappropriate usage.

GOOD
- You should make a backup.
- You'd better make a backup.
- You'd be better off making a backup.
- You'd best make a backup.
- It's good to make a backup.
etc.
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