English Language & Usage Asked by Trang on August 20, 2021
I can’t figure out the problem with the boy in this sentence.
I looked up the phrase "tear off" in the dictionary, but when it goes with "except about two inches around", I found it hard to understand. Can anyone help me with this?
"Ronnie was swinging on the swing and as he raised his arm to wave, his arm caught in the swing. His arm literally tore off all, except about two inches around."
According to the text the unfortunate boy had his arm severed from his body. The only part left from the shoulder was 2 inches of arm. It is hard to believe this considering the amount of force needed and the angular momentum of a boy on as swing. But the description of going to the hospital seems to confirm the claim.
As for Around they could mean that approximately 2 inches were left meaning 2 inches of arm remained. As the comments say, the English is not without problems.
Answered by Elliot on August 20, 2021
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