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"A teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"

Hi, would someone please tell me what's the difference between "a teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"? Thanks.
  

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Hi, would someone please tell me what's the difference between "a teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"? Consider these examples. Tom is a teacher of sorts.

  • Hi, would someone please tell me what's the difference between "a teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"?
  • Consider these examples.
  • Tom is a teacher of sorts.
  • This is often a rather negative remark meaning that Tom is not a very good teacher.
  • Tom is a sort of teacher.
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Hi,

would someone please tell me what's the difference between "a teacher of sorts" and "a sort of teacher"?



Consider these examples.

Tom is a teacher of sorts. This is often a rather negative remark meaning that Tom is not a very good teacher.



Tom is a sort of teacher. He teaches, but he's not a real or official teacher. The

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