hail from / come from
hail from / come from
Can I use those two above exchangeably without any problem?
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I wouldn't use 'hail from' if I were you.
'Come from' is standard, neutral English. 'Hail from' is mainly used in slightly old-fashioned journalism, and it can sound awkward and cliched. Nobody uses 'hail from' in everyday English.
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"Hail from" does indeed mean "come from", but it is used mostly for effect, and if I were you, I'd just stick to to "come from" if you're not sure of the effect you are producing.
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