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This is not allowed vs This is verboten

Both phrases are correct and convey the same meaning, which is to indicate that something is prohibited or not permitted. 'This is not allowed' is a more common and straightforward way to express this idea, while 'this is verboten' is less common and has a more formal or dramatic tone.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 1042 views

This is not allowed

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate that something is prohibited or not permitted.

It is used to convey that a certain action or behavior is not permitted or is prohibited.

Examples:

  • Smoking is not allowed in this area.
  • Photography is not allowed inside the museum.
  • Pets are not allowed in the restaurant.
  • Talking during the exam is not allowed.
  • Using cell phones is not allowed in the library.
  • Apr 2, 2015 ... SyntaxError: src/early-error-state.js: Line 77: 'this' is not allowed before super() 75 | export class EarlyError extends Error { 76 | constructor(node ...
  • examples: /auth-flow/app.js: Line 7: 'this' is not allowed before super() #1144. Open. Howard-Nzxt opened this Issue just now · 0 comments ...
  • Mar 6, 2015 ... ... should be failing as this is referenced before super(); and so it should be throwing 'this' is not allowed before super() . I've managed to ...
  • You speak of my love like. You have experienced love like mine before. But this is not allowed. You're uninvited. An unfortunate slight. I don't think you unworthy

Alternatives:

  • this is prohibited
  • this is forbidden
  • this is against the rules
  • this is off-limits
  • this is restricted

This is verboten

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English. It has a more formal or dramatic tone compared to 'this is not allowed'.

It is used to convey that something is prohibited or not permitted, with a more formal or dramatic connotation.
  • Nov 5, 2014 ... I wish I could run the mushrooms under the tap, like I do with other vegetables, but I've heard this is verboten fungal behavior. Plus, the few ...
  • 6 days ago ... Briana A. Awesome!! Michael Reschly. Are there rules on gifts for players? Under the NCAA's rules, even something simple like this is verboten.
  • Mar 1, 1997 ... Hip is our new class marker: snobbery on the basis of race or religion, money or manners or education — all this is verboten today, but ...
  • ... concealed, while driving in NC I keep my mohaska on the front seat clipped to the seatbelt, but from what I understand this is verboten in SC.

Alternatives:

  • this is forbidden
  • this is prohibited
  • this is against the rules
  • this is not allowed
  • this is off-limits

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