To have a feeling for something
Hello everyone.
I came across this in a blog. Here it is:
- I remember when I went to Japan the first time. I didn't have a feeling for how much the money was worth, but it developed over time.
I thought that "to have a feeling for something" meant "to have a (natural) ability to do something (well)". Also, shouldn't it be "I remember the first time I went to Japan" or "I remember when I went to Japan for the first time"? I am not entirely sure if "the first time" after Japan really works.
Thank you in advance.
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Nobody thinks they need an editor any more. , def. 5 .
- Nobody thinks they need an editor any more.
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- " "I remember when I went to Japan the first time" is normal informal English, but both of your alternative sentences are good and better.
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Nobody thinks they need an editor any more. The blogger meant "I didn't have a feel for how much the money was worth …."
AHD, "feel", n., def. 5. " Intuitive awareness or natural ability: has a feel for decorating."
"I remember when I went to Japan the first time" is normal informal English, but both of your alternative sentences are good and better.
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