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Dear all,
I don't understand the usage of "grabbed a shark by the tail" which reported by CNN.
To me, I would say A quick-thinking man grabbed a shark's tail. CNN says "A quick-thinking man grabbed a shark by the tail", from my understanding the man used his tail to grab the shark....please tell me if CNN is grammatically incorrect in this case? Thanks
(CNN) -- A quick-thinking man grabbed a shark by the tail as it attacked an Australian woman, causing the shark to release its bite on her, rescue officials said.
I don't understand the usage of "grabbed a shark by the tail" which reported by CNN.
To me, I would say A quick-thinking man grabbed a shark's tail. CNN says "A quick-thinking man grabbed a shark by the tail", from my understanding the man used his tail to grab the shark....please tell me if CNN is grammatically incorrect in this case? Thanks
(CNN) -- A quick-thinking man grabbed a shark by the tail as it attacked an Australian woman, causing the shark to release its bite on her, rescue officials said.