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dml2135
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Uh, no, when you describe a pair you use the plural. “Pair of pants”, “pair of earrings”, “pair of socks” — these phrases do not refer to four of something.
mannykannot
on Aug 23, 2023
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You are right, though "pair of pants" is somewhat problematical as an example of this!
pc86
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Dice is plural. Die is the singular.
happymellon
on Aug 24, 2023
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A pair of earrings.
Earrings is plural, earring is the singular.
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