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Offroad Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

I've been better

Dear teachers,

Am I right in the following interpretation?

How are you?
Well, I have been better! (meaning I am not as well now as I was before)

Thank you
  

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This is a common expression. " to that question. " Your interpretation might be considered a bit too literal.

— Avangi

  • This is a common expression.
  • " to that question.
  • " Your interpretation might be considered a bit too literal.
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This is a common expression. You might call it "understatement."

There was a ninety year old guy who always replied, "Never better!" to that question. That would be "overstatement."

Your interpretation might be considered a bit too literal.
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