• BartyDeCanter@lemmy.sdf.org
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    11 hours ago

    “That that” can and probably should be replaced with “that which” in almost every instance it is used.

    Edit: or “when that”

    • credo@lemmy.world
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      5 hours ago

      Many times you don’t need the first “that” at all.

      Did you know that I play soccer?

      Vs

      Did you know I play soccer?