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Easy way to remember when to use i.e. or e.g.

Think of i.e. as "in essence"

Think of e.g. as "example given"

Think of i.e. as "in essence" Think of e.g. as "example given"

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n.i.e.e.g.r.

j/k thanks I should look into this

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in etherwords .... eggsample

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I will not resign myself to such an easy trap and know the difference.

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easy trap

Kek

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You're a terrible person

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Maybe it's easy for you? Hu Hu Hu. I'm your huckleberry.

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[–] [deleted] • 0 pt

Nice. Good to know

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