red_pigeon@lemm.ee to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 1 month agoWhy do people say "quote unquote something" and not "quote something unquote" ?message-squaremessage-square39fedilinkarrow-up1122arrow-down18
arrow-up1114arrow-down1message-squareWhy do people say "quote unquote something" and not "quote something unquote" ?red_pigeon@lemm.ee to No Stupid Questions@lemmy.world · 1 month agomessage-square39fedilink
minus-squareandyburke@fedia.iolinkfedilinkarrow-up47·1 month agoIf you are quoting a word or short phrase you use this form to make it quicker and easier for the listener to understand. If you quote a long section, saying “quote, <long quote>, unquote.” is common and accepted.
If you are quoting a word or short phrase you use this form to make it quicker and easier for the listener to understand.
If you quote a long section, saying “quote, <long quote>, unquote.” is common and accepted.