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Mr. Tom Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

They broke the mould when they made you.

Hi

One of my dictionaries uses the word mould in a sentence something like this"

They broke the mould when they made you.


Of course, there is no further context. Could you please help me with the meaning?

Thanks,

Tom
  

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Mr. Tom They broke the mould when they made you. You are unique.

— Mister Micawber

  • Mr.
  • Tom They broke the mould when they made you.
  • You are unique.
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Mr. TomThey broke the mould when they made you.
You are unique.
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Interesting.

MM, can we use it in a negative sense?

She is so selfish -- they literally broke the mould when they made her.

Thanks,

Tom
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Mr. TomInteresting.MM, can we use it in a negative sense?She is so selfish -- they literally broke the mould when they made her.Thanks,Tom
That's not the usual sense. It is usually one of awe.
It means that there will never be another person like her.
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