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DickmilchTue Dec-29-09 08:18 AM
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I often find the expression "have the possibility to (do something)" on the Internet. To me it sounds like a Germanism or has this expression really become standard English (or always been)? Thank you for any comments on this.

  
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Dr GrammarTue Jan-05-10 07:26 PM
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I've heard native speakers use it, but I don't personally. Instead, I choose expressions like 'have the chance to ...', 'have the opportunity to do something' or 'have the good fortune to ...'

  
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