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Grammar
None too happy or pleased!
Is "None too happy or none too pleased" proper English grammar?
Example: I would be none too happy if you didn't come to the party.
Help me settle a bet.
Thanks.
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Example: I would be none too happy if you didn't come to the party.
Help me settle a bet.
Thanks.
Spanish Teacher
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Yes, I think they are both idioms that mean 'not pleased' or 'not happy', but I may be wrong. Any other opinions?
- Yes, I think they are both idioms that mean 'not pleased' or 'not happy', but I may be wrong.
- Any other opinions?
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Yes, I think they are both idioms that mean 'not pleased' or 'not happy', but I may be wrong.
Any other opinions?
Any other opinions?
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none too (adverb phrase)
Structure = [negative adverb] + [comparative adverb]
Meaning = rather less than
I would be rather less than happy if you....
To be less than happy is to be upset.
" I would be upset with you. "
Structure = [negative adverb] + [comparative adverb]
Meaning = rather less than
I would be rather less than happy if you....
To be less than happy is to be upset.
" I would be upset with you. "
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