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And write your opinionI have heard many times the phrase "be more sensible" being used in spoken English, and I believe it is grammatically correct and commonly used in written English as well.
This phrase is often used to give advice or to express disappointment or frustration with someone's actions or decisions. For example: "You should be more sensible with your money and save some for emergencies." This sentence is giving advice to someone to be more practical and wise in managing their finances. Another example: "I can't believe you quit your job without having another one lined up. You need to be more sensible in your career choices." This sentence expresses disappointment and a sense of disbelief towards someone's impulsive decision. In my opinion, "be more sensible" is a versatile phrase that can be used in various situations where someone's actions or decisions may be lacking practicality or wisdom. It is a polite way to give advice or express disappointment without being too confrontational or harsh. However, it is important to use this phrase in a respectful and constructive manner, rather than as a means to criticize or belittle someone.
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What could be more sensible?
That would be more sensible".
The rest of us must be more sensible.
Would it be more sensible to report it once a quarter instead of every month?
It would of course be more sensible to scrap such "lockstep" pay scales entirely.
"It taught me a lot – maybe you have to be more sensible in your planning".
The new guidelines, however, suggest that three to four days a week might be more sensible.
Students may be more sensible than they tend to be given credit for.
"They tend to be more sensible than the average person on the street -- educated, bright, successful".
We really need to be more sensible about what the fashion business means".
Wouldn't it be more sensible to murmur the single word Ceuta?
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