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About hyphens #1 (permalink) Tue Jun 09, 2009 7:56 am   About hyphens		  

Would anyone please tell me which of the following expression is right?
Play hide and seek？
or
Play hide-and-seek？

Are the hyphens necessary here？

Thanks a lot!
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About hyphens #2 (permalink) Tue Jun 09, 2009 8:07 am   About hyphens		  
Not really obligatory Cinders, but also you can use them if you feel so inclined.

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