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Shubham Soni Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Difference??

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What is the difference between "I am not a prize" and "I am no prize"

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"I am no prize" This is a fixed, standard expression, meaning I am definitely not perfect. " I am not a prize" This is correct English, but it is not a fixed, standard expression.

— Clive

  • "I am no prize" This is a fixed, standard expression, meaning I am definitely not perfect.
  • " I am not a prize" This is correct English, but it is not a fixed, standard expression.
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"I am no prize" This is a fixed, standard expression, meaning I am definitely not perfect.

"I am not a prize" This is correct English, but it is not a fixed, standard expression.

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For general information about the choice between 'no' and 'not', see

https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/grammar/british-grammar/no-or-not

CJ

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