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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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Read someone very well

Hi,

What's the difference between 'read someone very well' and 'read someone like a book'?

Thank you very much.

  

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anonymous difference There is no difference in intention. 'very well' is a bit more high register than 'like a book'. CJ

  • anonymous difference There is no difference in intention.
  • 'very well' is a bit more high register than 'like a book'.
  • CJ
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anonymousdifference

There is no difference in intention. 'very well' is a bit more high register than 'like a book'.

CJ

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read someone like a book < < < This is a standard expression.

read someone very well < < < < This is not.

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