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Hi everybody,There is this example:Such is Brazil's rivalry with Argentina, the host nation's fans who were at the final were cheering loudly for Germany, the team who'd humiliated them in the semi-finals.http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/language/wordsinthenews/2014/07/140714_witn_worldcup.shtmlDoes it mean the following?The rivalry is so big between Argentina and Brazil that the host nation's fans who were at the final were cheering loudly for Germany, the team who'd humiliated them in the semi-finals.Thanks for your answer in advance.

Tamguatlay · Accepted Answer

Yes, it means the rivalry between Argentina and Brazil is so great that the Brazilian fans were cheering for Germany, who had humiliated them in the semi-finals..

AlpheccaStars · Answer

The Brazilians hate the Argentinians so much because of their rivalry, that they would prefer to cheer for the Germans, who had recently humiliated them.

Sometimes, it's the choice of the lesser evil.

Hole One a New See · Answer

Thanks for the answers

I guess then it is really that meaning (so "such is" indicates a great degree).

AlpheccaStars · Answer

Hole One a New SeeI guess then it is really that meaning (so "such is" indicates a great degree).

It depends on the context.

I run myself ragged going from home, to work, to school, and then after studying, collapsing in bed for a few hours' sleep. Such is life.

Such is = that's the way it is (good, bad, or ugly).

Hole One a New See · Answer

Illustrative as usual.

Thanks for the detailed answer, AlpheccaStars

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