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Tinanam0102 Posted 15 years ago
Vocabulary

You're really something

Hi teachers,

When someone finished a fast like 3 days, and you want to compliement him on his strength and perservance, would this expression "you're really something" fit the content?

Would you also be kind to correct my sentence question since I had trouble writing it?

Thanks

Tinanam
  

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Hi, When someone finished a fast like 3 days, and you want to compliement him on his strength and perservance, would this expression "you're really something" fit the content? Yes. As long as the listener understands it, of course.

— Clive

  • Hi, When someone finished a fast like 3 days, and you want to compliement him on his strength and perservance, would this expression "you're really something" fit the content?
  • Yes.
  • As long as the listener understands it, of course.
  • Would you also be kind to correct my sentence question since I had trouble writing it?
  • When someone finish e s a fast, for example for 3 days, a nd you want to com plim ent him on his strength and perservance, would the expression "you're really something" fit the context / be suitable ?
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Hi,

When someone finished a fast like 3 days, and you want to compliement him on his strength and perservance, would this expression "you're really something" fit the content? Yes. As long as the listener understands it, of course.

Would you also be kind to correct my sentence question since I had trouble wri
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I agree, but do be careful. Colloquially "you're really something" is often used in a sarcastic way!

Wil
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Hi Clive,

Thanks for correcting my sentence.

Do natives sometimes say it without "really", so it would be "She's something"?

Thanks

Tinanam
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Hi,

Yes, occasionally. But such expressions imply a casual and familiar relationship, and usually involve a rather arch tone of voice.

Clive
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Hi Clive,

Thanks for your help.

Have a good day.

Tinanam
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CliveWhen someone finishes a fast, for example for 3 days, and you want to compliment him on his strength and perseverance, would the expression "you're really something" fit the context / be suitable?
Just overlooked one word.
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Hi Clive,

I'm sorry I have one more question:

Does "you're really something" have an encouragement tone in it? And "way to go" too?

Thanks

Tinanam
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Hi,

Maybe, maybe not. These terms are often used as praise, but often sarcastically.

Much depends on the context, and on eg the tone of voice.

Clive
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Hi Clive,

Thank you for your help.

Tinanam
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