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Hello, here is a question for learners of English. What does "doesn't half" mean when used in a sentence? Fore example... "My brother doesn't half love chocolate." A. The person doesn't like chocolate. B. The person is allergic to chocolate. C. The person loves chocolate.

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The correct answer is: C. The person loves chocolate. Explanation: In British English, the phrase "doesn't half" is often used informally to mean "really" or "very much." It emphasizes the statement, so the sentence: "My brother doesn't half love chocolate" actually means "My brother really loves chocolate." This usage might be confusing because of the negative-sounding structure, but it’s positive in meaning when used this way.

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