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We're but a kiss away from our happily ever after. Does this sound natural?
We're but a kiss away from our happily ever after. Does this sound natural?
I ran into this phrase from a movie, Shrek(2001).
I have guessed it probably means 'If we kiss, then our happy life is guaranteed.' Right?
I wonder if the usage works even though 'a kiss' is changed into another.
For example... "I am but a car away from traveling around the country."
In this case, I meant to say "If I have a car, I can travel around the country."
Does it sound fine by any chance?
I have guessed it probably means 'If we kiss, then our happy life is guaranteed.' Right?
I wonder if the usage works even though 'a kiss' is changed into another.
For example... "I am but a car away from traveling around the country."
In this case, I meant to say "If I have a car, I can travel around the country."
Does it sound fine by any chance?
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- English (US)
Natural
It means we are close to being "happily ever after."It doesn't mean that a kiss will make it "happily ever after." I think it will sound ackward with "but a car away"
- English (US)
A little unnatural
Sorry, I accidentally clicked on "A little unnatural", but I meant to click "Natural."
Yes, you are using that term correctly.
- English (US)
Natural
Very poetic, but natural.
A more modern way to say it is:
"Only one kiss, and we'll be happy for the rest of our lives."
The "but" makes it sound more poetic.
The car sentence doesn't work because the object should be something more easily attainable/practical.
Here's another example:
"I'm one step away from filing for divorce."="I could divorce you at any moment."
- English (US)
Natural
I personally feel both phrases are incredibly natural! Your phrase with the car also gets the point across very well, within context of course.
- Korean
Thank you very much for your helps. I wish you all could have your own happily ever after.
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