lf I say "don't think about a black cat', you may find it difficult to not think about a black cat.
Hi,
I wonder whether the grammar of the words in bold is correct or not. I would say "not to think about a black cat".
Would anyone advise?
Thanks!
to not think about a black cat
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Re: to not think about a black cat
Your 2nd option is more idiomatic:
If I say "don't think about a black cat", you may find it difficult not to think about a black cat.
If I say "don't think about a black cat", you may find it difficult not to think about a black cat.
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Re: to not think about a black cat
Thank you very much, Joe.