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Maelstrom Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

"consider oneself as WITH/OF.."

Can I say "I consider myself as WITH/OF profound knowledge"?
If not, then what's the correct expression?
THANKS:)
  

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maelstrom Can I say "I consider myself as WITH/OF profound knowledge"? It is terribly pompous, both syntactically and semantically. Why would you say such a thing?

  • maelstrom Can I say "I consider myself as WITH/OF profound knowledge"?
  • It is terribly pompous, both syntactically and semantically.
  • Why would you say such a thing?
  • Do you wish to get punched in the nose?
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maelstromCan I say "I consider myself as WITH/OF profound knowledge"?
It is terribly pompous, both syntactically and semantically. Why would you say such a thing? Do you wish to get punched in the nose?
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You can say: "I'm fairly knowledgeable about (something)."
Emotion: wink
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Mister Micawber maelstromCan I say "I consider myself as WITH/OF profound knowledge"?It is terribly pompous, both syntactically and semantically. Why would you say such a thing? Do you wish to get punched in the nose?
Not me, it's somebody else's statement of intent. And also do you treat people with a punch in the nose JUST because you don't like what they sa
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teechrYou can say: "I'm fairly knowledgeable about (something)."
You see, the point here is that the person regards him/erself as knowledgeable, it's actually the whole point of my question.
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maelstromAnd also do you treat people with a punch in the nose JUST because you don't like what they say?
Some people do; I am merely warning you of that danger.
maelstrom Why would you make it out loud?
So that you can clearly understand it.
maelstrom To look like a horrible person?
I do
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maelstrom You see, the point here is that the person regards himself/herself as knowledgeable, and it's actually that's the whole point of my question.
Then I refer you back to Mister Micawber's response.

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