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Ann225 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Be a master at or of

Hi,

“My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable.”

“He’s a master of stealth.”

Are these correct?

Thank you.

  

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Ann225 My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable. It's OK, but personally, I shy away from using 'master' in reference to a female person. I would have used 'expert' instead here.

— CalifJim

  • Ann225 My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable.
  • It's OK, but personally, I shy away from using 'master' in reference to a female person.
  • I would have used 'expert' instead here.
  • Ann225 He’s a master of stealth.
  • Also correct.
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Ann225My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable.

It's OK, but personally, I shy away from using 'master' in reference to a female person.

I would have used 'expert' instead here.

Ann225He’s a master of stealth.

Also correct.

CJ

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