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John B
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.
18 dic 2024 18:02
Risposte · 1
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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.
20 dicembre 2024
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John B
Competenze linguistiche
Inglese, Spagnolo
Lingua di apprendimento
Spagnolo
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