i would prefer not to say vs make an effort not to drag me here

The two phrases are not comparable as they convey different meanings. 'I would prefer not to say' is a polite way to decline answering a question, while 'make an effort not to drag me here' is a directive asking someone to avoid bringing the speaker to a certain place. They are used in different contexts and cannot be interchanged.

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i would prefer not to say

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to politely decline answering a question or providing information.

This phrase is used when someone wants to avoid answering a question or revealing information. It is a polite way to decline without giving a specific reason.

Examples:

I would prefer not to say where I got this information.
She would prefer not to say how much she paid for the dress.
He would prefer not to say why he was late.
They would prefer not to say who they are meeting.
The company would prefer not to say when the product will be released.

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make an effort not to drag me here

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It conveys a directive to someone to avoid bringing the speaker to a certain place.

This phrase is used to instruct someone to make an effort to prevent the speaker from being taken to a specific location or situation.

Examples:

Please make an effort not to drag me here next time.
I wish you would make an effort not to drag me here against my will.
He asked his friends to make an effort not to drag him here for the party.
She pleaded with her colleagues to make an effort not to drag her here for the meeting.
The child begged his parents to make an effort not to drag him here for the family gathering.

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i would prefer not to say vs make an effort not to drag me here