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Contraposition Posted 13 years ago
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think better of

Does 'think better of someone' mean 'have a good opinion of someone'?
  

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No. It means 'have a better opinion of someone'. eg I believed Tom was irresponsible.

  • No.
  • It means 'have a better opinion of someone'.
  • eg I believed Tom was irresponsible.
  • But after he saved my life, I thought better of him.
  • Clive
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No. It means 'have a better opinion of someone'.

eg I believed Tom was irresponsible. But after he saved my life, I thought better of him.

Clive

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