What a growth!

Do you say it?

When a person who didn't know even alphabets starts communicating with native speaker in English, can I say it?

Thanks in advance!

Question

What a growth!

Do you say it?

When a person who didn't know even alphabets starts communicating with native speaker in English, can I say it?

Thanks in advance!

Answer

"What a growth" sounds like a disease, like a tumor. Say "what amazing progress!"

Answer

Hi,

Instead of “what a growth!”, it is more correct to say “what growth!” or “what incredible growth!”.

Hope this helps!