Monday, June 8, 2015

pause for concern/cause for concern, pause: Common Errors in English Usage Entry for Monday, June 8, 2015

pause for concern/cause for concern, pause
Something worrisome can give you pause, or cause for concern. But some people confuse these two expressions and say they have “pause for concern.”



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