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- Meaning and interpretation of Bilbos half as well quote
I always took it to mean that of all the attendees, half of them are people he doesn't know as well as he wants to, and less than half of them are people who he doesn't like as much as he should
- Happen to know vs. came to know vs. got to know vs. came across
Can anyone give use cases and examples for Happen to know Came to know Got to know Came across I always gets confused in their uses
- phrases - They know not of what they speak. - English Language . . .
The original phrase, “they know not of what they speak,” is correct, but the explanation is different Correctly rephrased, it means: They do not know anything about (the thing) they are talking about Dusty's rephrase says, they don't know what they speak of and this, naturally, implies something very different
- formality - Formal way to tell someone they accidentally sent you . . .
An administrative aide’s job is to know what preens and what ruffles a boss’s feathers, and to act accordingly If no one is available to bring the electronic mishap and misdelivered letter to the gent’s attention, simply forward it back
- Know about vs. know of - English Language Usage Stack Exchange
Recently one of my friends told me that there is distinct difference between 'know of something' and 'know about something' expressions 'know of' is used when you have personal experience with wha
- phrase requests - Is there a kinder way to say I know? - English . . .
"I know, Finn " Phrases like "I understand" can be too formal and out of place, and "Thanks for reminding me" is situational and can only be used in instances similar to that I was wondering if there was a more polite, friendlier way to say the phrase whilst conveying the same meaning and can be used in any circumstance that "I know" can be used
- meaning - Is using I dont know that instead of I dont know if . . .
The string I don't know that is grammatical and common and is used to express doubt The use of subordinators if or whether after know would suggest a less firm position: he doesn't know or he's not so certain I don't know that there are bargains yet, but there certainly are opportunities I don't know that the President has said that he fully supports the conference of the states I don't
- I dont know nothing vs I dont know anything [duplicate]
I don't know exactly what a double-positive makes a negative means, but I don't think I agree with it Nor do you, judging by the next sentence
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