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Kprichards Posted 13 years ago
Grammar

What is the meaning of the adverb- proverbially?

Hi,

He is ignorant to a proverb.

Here the adverb phrase can be replaced by the adverb proverbially. Could you tell me the meaning of the adverb/adverb phrase when it is used in this sentence?

Richards.
  

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I can't understand what your intended meaning is. When you say ''proverbially', you are usually thinking of something in terms of a proverb. Are you, in this example?

— Clive

  • I can't understand what your intended meaning is.
  • When you say ''proverbially', you are usually thinking of something in terms of a proverb.
  • Are you, in this example?
  • Clive
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I can't understand what your intended meaning is.

When you say ''proverbially', you are usually thinking of something in terms of a proverb. Are you, in this example?

Clive
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Hi Clive,

I found the sentence in my grammar text book. I was not able to understand the meaning of the sentence. That is why I posted it in this forum.

Thanks,
Richards.
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Just forget about it. It is a poor sentence.

Clive
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Hi

A proverb is a wise or familiar saying ...

- She married him for his money

- She was ignorant of the proverb: a foolish man and his money are soon parted

(The preposition needs to be of here)

Dave
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