Reply to post: Re: When was the last time you saw "reached out" used properly?

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Stevie

Re: When was the last time you saw "reached out" used properly?

I believe you meant to say: "When was the last time you saw "reached out" used literally rather than as a metaphor?" To which I would answer: "A long time in reported speech. People more often say 'reached over' where I come from". But in fiction? It is not rare.

That said, there is nothing improper in using "reach out" to mean "communicate with (in any manner you deem most proper)".

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