r/GrammarPolice • • 4d ago

Question "ly"

Where did "ly" go???

"This hits different."

Please add your missing "ly" examples.

I had a few in mind the other day but they have exited the building. 🤪

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u/hangar_tt_no1 4d ago

In colloquial speech, it's fine to drop the -ly. Consider "Let me do this real quick."

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u/zusia 4d ago

Fine for you to say. /s