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?
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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?
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
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.
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
maelstrom You see, the point here is that the person regards himself/herself as knowledgeable, andThen I refer you back to Mister Micawber's response.it's actuallythat's the whole point of my question.