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Old 09-09-2006, 02:00 PM   #1
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Which one is correct?

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Which one is correct?
I've always used "all OF A sudden". I've never heard the second one used, so it might be an American thing- I don't know.

Edit: It's worth remembering that "all of a sudden" is colloquial and, I think, incorrect gramatically.
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I've always used "all OF A sudden". I've never heard the second one used, so it might be an American thing- I don't know.

Edit: It's worth remembering that "all of a sudden" is colloquial and, I think, incorrect gramatically.
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"All the sudden" must be ebonics, never heard that one before. Why not try "suddenly."
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OK--how about "Nonetheless" vs "Nevertheless"
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