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| No, it's not correct. If you want the audience to enjoy the movie, you could say "let's have a good time in watching the movie!" But, why not just say "let's enjoy the movie"? |
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| #3 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:41 am Pleasant viewing |
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Yes, 'Pleasant viewing' is a common phrase, Trueman. On the other hand, 'let's have a good time in watching the movie' is not a native expression.
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| #4 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:54 am Pleasant viewing |
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| I feel it ll be right if we say "Enjoy Viewing". Depending on context we may go for"Relish the movie" "savour the movie".... |
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| #5 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 7:51 am Pleasant viewing |
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So, can I or can't say "Pleasant viewing!" (and nothing more) ??
And what is the typical, traditional short english phrase used in this situation (except "enjoy the...!")? |
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| #6 (permalink) Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:33 am Pleasant viewing |
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| I'd go with Mr. Micawber, he is the native speaker. |
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| #7 (permalink) Fri Oct 30, 2009 11:23 am Pleasant viewing |
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| I'd go with Mr. Micawber, he is the native speaker. |
Yes, Mister Micawber is a native speaker with profound knowledge (of English) and great expertise.
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| #8 (permalink) Fri Oct 30, 2009 16:36 pm Pleasant viewing |
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| Tom wrote: |
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| I'd go with Mr. Micawber, he is the native speaker. |
Yes, Mister Micawber is a native speaker with profound knowledge (of English) and great expertise.
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That, too, but I didn't want to needle James, hehe. |
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| #9 (permalink) Fri Oct 30, 2009 17:10 pm Pleasant viewing |
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You can express this is many ways. Here are a few ways you can say it.
"enjoy the movie"
"have fun at the movies".....as in enjoy the movie and have fun while doing it
"enjoy"
You would hardly hear a native speaker say "pleasant viewing" although it's grammatically correct. It's just uncommon for a native speaker to say it. |
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