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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
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Measuring stick??? idiom?
Measuring stick, is this phrase correct
Besides being used as a measuring stick as to what is expected, "I wouldn't expect anything less," is also used as a compliment to someone whose standards are always impeccably high.
which is correct?
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1. Yes, you could say that. The phrase "I wouldn't expect anything less [from you]" is normally used as a compliment to someone whose work is consistently excellent.
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- Yes, you could say that.
- The phrase "I wouldn't expect anything less [from you]" is normally used as a compliment to someone whose work is consistently excellent.
- You're saying "your work is excellent; I EXPECTED it would be, because you always (or nearly always) produce excellent work".
- Without the FROM YOU, that sentence could also mean simply that the work meets your standards or requirements.
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Yes, you could say that. The phrase "I wouldn't expect anything less [from you]" is normally used as a compliment to someone whose work is consistently excellent. You're saying "your work is excellent; I EXPECTED it would be, because you always (or nearly always) produce excellent work". Without the FROM YOU, that sentence could also mean simply that the work meets your standards or require
Yes, you could say that. The phrase "I wouldn't expect anything less [from you]" is normally used as a compliment to someone whose work is consistently excellent. You're saying "your work is excellent; I EXPECTED it would be, because you always (or nearly always) produce excellent work". Without the FROM YOU, that sentence could also mean simply that the work meets your standards or require
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