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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Are these 2 expressions?

Are these correct expressions or idioms? They are not in the dictionary.
He doesn't know a good thing when he sees it.
You wouldn't do that if you knew what was best for you.

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There is nothing unusual about the second sentence. It an be taken at face value. The first sentence is a little more idiomatic.

— Philip

  • There is nothing unusual about the second sentence.
  • It an be taken at face value.
  • The first sentence is a little more idiomatic.
  • It means that the person in question simply doesn't recognize a good thing.
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There is nothing unusual about the second sentence. It an be taken at face value.
The first sentence is a little more idiomatic. It means that the person in question simply doesn't recognize a good thing.
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