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Ljswave Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

What does it mean that I'm more of a instant-coffee man. ?

Would you explain about the line below that I'm more of a instant-coffee man.?

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-It's called Kopi Luwak.
-I know what it's called.
-You do?
-Never catch me drinking that ***.
-Have you ever tried it?
-No. I'm more of a instant-coffee man.
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Top answer

The 'more of' suggests that s/he may drink 'real' coffee at times. A: Fancy a glass of wine with your dinner? B: No thanks.

— Fivejedjon

  • The 'more of' suggests that s/he may drink 'real' coffee at times.
  • A: Fancy a glass of wine with your dinner?
  • B: No thanks.
  • I'm a beer man.
  • B prefers beer to wine.
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The speaker is someone who prefers instant coffee to 'real' coffee.The 'more of' suggests that s/he may drink 'real' coffee at times.

A: Fancy a glass of wine with your dinner?
B: No thanks. I'm a beer man.

B prefers beer to wine. It is possible that B never drinks wine
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fivejedjonA: Fancy a glass of wine with your dinner?
B: No thanks. I'm a beer man.
Thank you for your useful, clear answer, especially showing the dialog.
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