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ESLBeginner Posted 17 years ago
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"I am no" and "I am not a "
Hello, I'm wondering if there's any difference between "I am no dancer" and "I am not a dancer"? Thank you in advance.
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I think that the former means that you admit you cannot dance at all or you're very bad at dancing, while the latter simply states that you are not a dancer by occupation, you may be a carpenter for all we know.
- I think that the former means that you admit you cannot dance at all or you're very bad at dancing, while the latter simply states that you are not a dancer by occupation, you may be a carpenter for all we know.
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I think that the former means that you admit you cannot dance at all or you're very bad at dancing, while the latter simply states that you are not a dancer by occupation, you may be a carpenter for all we know.
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Hi,
I'm wondering if there's any difference between "I am no dancer" and "I am not a dancer"? Thank you in advance.
Very generally speaking, 'I am no dancer' is more emphatic, and would be said in a situation where there has just been some suggestion that you are a good dancer. It sounds like a denial.
Best wishes, Clive
I'm wondering if there's any difference between "I am no dancer" and "I am not a dancer"? Thank you in advance.
Very generally speaking, 'I am no dancer' is more emphatic, and would be said in a situation where there has just been some suggestion that you are a good dancer. It sounds like a denial.
Best wishes, Clive
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