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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Usage of 'Of' at the beginning of phrase

Hello,
Can someone please explain to me the grammatical meaning of the phrase of 'Of mice and men' and its usage of 'of' at the beginning of phrase / sentence. Can you please show me any other examples, please? Thank you. Marni
  

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It is a book title, Marnie. Please google the phrase for more information. If you still do not understand your sentence, then post the complete sentence here, and we'll have a look at it for you.

— Mister Micawber

  • It is a book title, Marnie.
  • Please google the phrase for more information.
  • If you still do not understand your sentence, then post the complete sentence here, and we'll have a look at it for you.
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It is a book title, Marnie. Please google the phrase for more information. If you still do not understand your sentence, then post the complete sentence here, and we'll have a look at it for you.
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"Of Mice and Men" is the title of a book by John Steinbeck. The reference is to a saying which means that the most carefully prepared plans may go wrong.

See http://www.phrases.org.uk/meanings/62050.html

CJ
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