What does "to do no shirk" mean?
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Please include the entire sentence ... or even better, two or three sentences. Context is usually everything!
I'm writing a poem about a day when I don't know what to do. In my above sentence, I intend to say that I finished all my chores and that I don't avoid any difficulty or responsibility. Does this sentence imply this meaning?
"shirk" is a verb, but you're trying to use it as a noun! It won't work well, even in a poem meant to be funny! And I don't think you're trying to be funny, right?
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirk
It'd be better if you rephrase, using synonyms for "avoidance" or "irresponsibility" or other related word.
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shirk
It'd be better if you rephrase, using synonyms for "avoidance" or "irresponsibility" or other related word.
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Would it sound better if I say, "I don't shirk?"
Ah, yes ... MUCH better!
Thank you so much! I have one more..."I chide myself on such a poor decision." Does "chide" work well here, or would you suggest that I use something different?
"Chide" works fine there, yes, but be sure to use the correct preposition with it. It should be ...
I chide myself for such a poor decision.
I chide myself for such a poor decision.