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He laughs best who laughs last
This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right? I think the relative pronoun clause has to be put on after He.
1.WHy is this sentence expressed like that even though is ungrammatically?
2.Does it have special meaning?
3. And actuallly, is it that the relative pronoun clause's location ischanged often used?
4. Please give another examples like that.
5. Are another pronoun clauses: except who , which, whom, thatused like who
The Dresden clock continued ticking on the man telpiece, And the footman sat upon the dining- table Holding the second housemaid on his knees Who had always been so careful while her mistress lived.
To be eaten, to be divided, to be drunk Among whispers; by Mr. Silvero With caressing hands, at Limoges
Who walked all night in the next room.
What is that sound high in the air
Murmur of maternal lamentation
Who are those hooded hordes swarming
6.These sentences are the part of the poet written by T.S eliotThese expressions are written as the same way(type). is it right??
1.WHy is this sentence expressed like that even though is ungrammatically?
2.Does it have special meaning?
3. And actuallly, is it that the relative pronoun clause's location ischanged often used?
4. Please give another examples like that.
5. Are another pronoun clauses: except who , which, whom, thatused like who
The Dresden clock continued ticking on the man telpiece, And the footman sat upon the dining- table Holding the second housemaid on his knees Who had always been so careful while her mistress lived.
To be eaten, to be divided, to be drunk Among whispers; by Mr. Silvero With caressing hands, at Limoges
Who walked all night in the next room.
What is that sound high in the air
Murmur of maternal lamentation
Who are those hooded hordes swarming
6.These sentences are the part of the poet written by T.S eliotThese expressions are written as the same way(type). is it right??
Top answer
I'm more familiar with other wordings: - "He who laughs last laughs best" - "He who laughs last didn't get the joke until it was exaplained to him". - "He who laughs lasts".
- I'm more familiar with other wordings: - "He who laughs last laughs best" - "He who laughs last didn't get the joke until it was exaplained to him".
- - "He who laughs lasts".
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I'm more familiar with other wordings:
- "He who laughs last laughs best"
- "He who laughs last didn't get the joke until it was exaplained to him".
- "He who laughs lasts".
- "He who laughs last laughs best"
- "He who laughs last didn't get the joke until it was exaplained to him".
- "He who laughs lasts".
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[nq:1]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right? I think the relative pronoun clause has to be put on after He. 1.WHy is this sentence expressed like that even though is ungrammatically?[/nq]
It's unusual, but not ungrammatical. This sort of rearrangement is done for poetic or rhetorical effect; it was more common in old-fashioned English. The more common form today is "he who lau
It's unusual, but not ungrammatical. This sort of rearrangement is done for poetic or rhetorical effect; it was more common in old-fashioned English. The more common form today is "he who lau
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[nq:1]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right? I think the relative pronoun clause has to be put on after He. ... the part of the poet written by T.S eliot These expressions are written as the same way(type). is it right??[/nq]
It's common enough in speech, but you should avoid it in writing. In fact, I avoid it in speech. Poetry is different; and the 'hooded hordes' one is a qu
It's common enough in speech, but you should avoid it in writing. In fact, I avoid it in speech. Poetry is different; and the 'hooded hordes' one is a qu
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[nq:2]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right? I think the ... is this sentence expressed like that even though is ungrammatically?[/nq]
[nq:1]It's unusual, but not ungrammatical. This sort of rearrangement is done for poetic or rhetorical effect; it was more common in old-fashioned English. The more common form today is "he who laughs last laughs best."[/nq]
In particular,
[nq:1]It's unusual, but not ungrammatical. This sort of rearrangement is done for poetic or rhetorical effect; it was more common in old-fashioned English. The more common form today is "he who laughs last laughs best."[/nq]
In particular,
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[nq:1]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right? I think the relative pronoun clause has to be put on after He. ... actuallly, is it that the relative pronoun clause's location is changed often used? 4. Please give another examples like that.[/nq]
The government governs best that governs least (liberal mantra).
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
The government governs best that governs least (liberal mantra).
Steve Hayes from Tshwane, South Africa
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[nq:1]I'm more familiar with other wordings: - "He who laughs last laughs best" - "He who laughs last didn't get the joke until it was exaplained to him". - "He who laughs lasts".[/nq]
I learned it as,
"He who laughs last, laughs longest"
Or there's Barry Crier's version,
"He who laughs last, has just thought of a double meaning."
Cheers - Ian
I learned it as,
"He who laughs last, laughs longest"
Or there's Barry Crier's version,
"He who laughs last, has just thought of a double meaning."
Cheers - Ian
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[nq:1]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right?[/nq]
In the UK this proverb is usually rendered "He who laughs last laughs longest." Generally, I find, because they are a little bit slower than the others, but wish to cover this up with inveterate mirth, as if their ultra-hilarity denoted an even deeper understanding and appreciation of the quality of the joke.
The proverb it
In the UK this proverb is usually rendered "He who laughs last laughs longest." Generally, I find, because they are a little bit slower than the others, but wish to cover this up with inveterate mirth, as if their ultra-hilarity denoted an even deeper understanding and appreciation of the quality of the joke.
The proverb it
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[nq:2]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right?[/nq]
[nq:1] In the UK this proverb is usually rendered "He who laughs last laughs longest." Generally, I find, because they ... with inveterate mirth, as if their ultra-hilarity denoted an even deeper understanding and appreciation of the quality of the joke.[/nq]
Was that last bit eventually going to be a sentence, and if so, c
[nq:1] In the UK this proverb is usually rendered "He who laughs last laughs longest." Generally, I find, because they ... with inveterate mirth, as if their ultra-hilarity denoted an even deeper understanding and appreciation of the quality of the joke.[/nq]
Was that last bit eventually going to be a sentence, and if so, c
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[nq:2]This sentence(proverb) is grammatically wrong or right? I think the ... changed often used? 4. Please give another examples like that.[/nq]
[nq:1]The government governs best that governs least (liberal mantra).[/nq]
Maybe in South Africa. In the US that would be the libertarian or conservative point of view; liberals are always being accused of favoring Big Government. Of course, "li
[nq:1]The government governs best that governs least (liberal mantra).[/nq]
Maybe in South Africa. In the US that would be the libertarian or conservative point of view; liberals are always being accused of favoring Big Government. Of course, "li
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[nq:2] In the UK this proverb is usually rendered "He ... deeper understanding and appreciation of the quality of the joke.[/nq]
[nq:1]Was that last bit eventually going to be a sentence, and if so, can you give us an ETA for the predicate?[/nq]
I think it's predicated, and lacks a subject.
john
[nq:1]Was that last bit eventually going to be a sentence, and if so, can you give us an ETA for the predicate?[/nq]
I think it's predicated, and lacks a subject.
john
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