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Silak12 Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Typical of ....?

Hi! everyone.Could you tell me,what type of construction is this? I read it in a website where the meaning of "peculiar" was explained,in the meaning this phrase was written-:especially true or typical of a particular person, thing, or situation.
Now I want to know,what does the colored phrase mean?
Actually I can't understand the purpose of using "of" after an adjective(Typical).What does it mean"typical of a particular person"? The "of" in the above colored phrase got me confused,what type of sentence construction is this?
I will be very glad,if you help me.
Thanks!
  

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There is no colored phrase.

— Mister Micawber

  • There is no colored phrase.
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There is no colored phrase.
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Sorry Sir I took time in editing actually.Now there is.
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Ah, OK. I don't know that it has a name, but the structure is common enough with certain adjectives. 'Of' = 'for'.

Leather jackets are typical of bikers.
It is good of you to invite me.
How wonderful of the staff to welcome us like this!
It was rude of them to hang up.
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Mister MicawberLeather jackets are typical of bikers.
Hi! Thanks for answering.
Sir,could you also tell me ,what does"typical" mean in the above sentence?
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I think it bears mentioning that "of" applies to both adjectives: "especially true [of] or typical of a particular person ...." That the "of" bridges like that is not at all clear in context, and that makes the phrase defective.
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,what does"typical" mean in the above sentence?-- characteristic or distinctive: He has the mannerisms typical of his class.
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