be respected the world over
-Today I want to introduce you to a writer who is respected the world over.
Is this a right sentence?
I think it should be 'who is respected all over the world'
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Answers · 3
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It is correct - 'the world over' is a set adverbial phrase. Don't try to analyse it or fit it into any grammatical system. It just is what it is.
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Hello. You can use "Today I want to introduce to you a writer who is respected all over the world."
Good luck.
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