When someone calls someone stupid. Are they saying that they are stupid in that moment, or in general?
IE.
A: Is Bob smart?
B: No he's stupid.
A: So do I just go around the field 3 times?
B: No, stupid, 5 times!
When someone calls someone stupid. Are they saying that they are stupid in that moment, or in general? IE.
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When someone calls someone stupid. Are they saying that they are stupid in that moment, or in general?
IE.
A: Is Bob smart?
B: No he's stupid.Sounds like a general statement to me
A: So do I just go around the field 3 times?
B: No, stupid, 5 times! Just sounds like 'in that moment'. It may not even be any more than a little bit of banter.