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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Is this sentence correct?

Bob is good people.
  

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Hi, It's very informal, and possibly only said in certain regions. Clive

— Clive

  • Hi, It's very informal, and possibly only said in certain regions.
  • Clive
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Hi,



It's very informal, and possibly only said in certain regions.



Clive
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I concur. I don't remember hearing it growing up in New York, but I sure did hear it in Maine. It could be because it was a more sophisticated expression (not in words, but in meaning) than a child would use. I've used it here in Pennsylvania, and haven't been met with funny looks, but I don't know that I've heard it used by others much.

You understand the meaning? That Bob is a good guy
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It doesn't work in the UK. Bob is a good person. They are good people.
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Too me it sounds completely wrong, but I have not a hunch. Could be that there are some regions where this phrase is in use, like GG said.
I would use the examples Dave posted " Bob is a good guy/person" ...

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