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Discover LudwigThe phrase "about a boy" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing a topic or story that centers around a male child or young man.
Example: "The novel is primarily about a boy who discovers his unique abilities in a world filled with magic."
Alternatives: "concerning a boy" or "regarding a boy".
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ABOUT A BOY, by Nick Hornby.
There's an About a Boy show.
11 1 ABOUT A BOY, by Nick Hornby.
It's about a boy called Sam Temple.
She teased Georgia, 8, about a boy in her class.
Witty books about a boy with attention-deficit disorder.
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The concert's video-assisted storyline was about a boy-girl romance with a happy ending.
A film about a boy-man called Jack is called "Jack".
The concert's video-assisted story line was about a boy-girl romance with a happy ending.
Sophia, 10, with a mouth of new braces, is complaining about a boy-crazy friend.
We're talking about a boy--not a college athlete.
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