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Park sang joon Posted 10 years ago
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Be [so matter of fact]
The protagonist, Philip moved in with his uncle Mr. Carey, the Vicar of Blackstable after his mother's death.
He goes to the medical school St. Luke's in London.
He met his best friend Hayward.
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Hayward thought that Philip choked a sob, and he looked at him with astonishment.
"What's the matter with you?"
"Nothing. I'm sorry to be so damned emotional, but for six months I've been starved for beauty."
"You used to be so matter of fact. It's very interesting to hear you say that."
[Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham]
I'd like to know what "so matter of fact" means.
Thank you in advance for your help.
He goes to the medical school St. Luke's in London.
He met his best friend Hayward.
............................................
Hayward thought that Philip choked a sob, and he looked at him with astonishment.
"What's the matter with you?"
"Nothing. I'm sorry to be so damned emotional, but for six months I've been starved for beauty."
"You used to be so matter of fact. It's very interesting to hear you say that."
[Of Human Bondage by Somerset Maugham]
I'd like to know what "so matter of fact" means.
Thank you in advance for your help.
Top answer
park sang joon You used to be so matte r-of-f act. It should have been hyphenated. It means taking a direct, factual and unemotional approach to things.
- park sang joon You used to be so matte r-of-f act.
- It should have been hyphenated.
- It means taking a direct, factual and unemotional approach to things.
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park sang joonYou used to be so matter-of-fact.It should have been hyphenated. It means taking a direct, factual and unemotional approach to things.
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