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threatened to take her phone away vs threatened to take her phone

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different meanings. 'Threatened to take her phone away' implies the action of physically removing the phone from her possession, while 'threatened to take her phone' could mean taking the phone for a specific purpose or temporarily. The choice between the two depends on the specific context and the intended meaning.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 737 views

threatened to take her phone away

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the action of physically removing the phone from her possession as a consequence of a threat.

This phrase is used when someone threatens to confiscate or remove someone else's phone as a punishment or consequence.

Examples:

  • He threatened to take her phone away if she didn't stop using it during class.
  • The teacher threatened to take her phone away if she continued to text during the lesson.
  • Sep 22, 2010 ... I threatened to take her phone away if she fails a test that she doesn't study for, and she said that she won't let me. I guess I can have the phone ...
  • In the car with my sister and I threatened to take her phone away from her if she didn't play with my hair while I was driving 😂. 0 replies 0 retweets 3 favorites.

Alternatives:

  • threatened to confiscate her phone
  • threatened to seize her phone
  • threatened to remove her phone
  • threatened to deprive her of her phone
  • threatened to snatch her phone

threatened to take her phone

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to indicate the act of taking someone's phone for a specific purpose or temporarily, without necessarily implying permanent confiscation.

This phrase is used when someone threatens to take someone else's phone for a specific reason or purpose, without necessarily implying permanent confiscation.

Examples:

  • He threatened to take her phone if she didn't give it to him voluntarily.
  • The security guard threatened to take her phone for inspection.
  • Jul 25, 2014 ... We threatened to take her phone and driving privileges away, so she went the following day. After that she will not go back and states she does ...
  • Sep 22, 2010 ... I threatened to take her phone away if she fails a test that she doesn't study for, and she said that she won't let me. I guess I can have the phone ...
  • In the car with my sister and I threatened to take her phone away from her if she didn't play with my hair while I was driving 😂. 0 replies 0 retweets 3 favorites.
  • Jul 31, 2012 ... They shoved her up against a brick wall and threatened to take her phone. At that point, a police car drove past so they got nervous and left.

Alternatives:

  • threatened to confiscate her phone
  • threatened to seize her phone
  • threatened to remove her phone
  • threatened to deprive her of her phone
  • threatened to snatch her phone

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