Search from various Engels teachers...
Carlos Grande
What is the meaning of...? What is the meaning of this sentence: 'I was never any good at them' ? Is there any collocation like 'to be any good at' or something? Thanks a lot in advance :D
15 jan. 2017 17:52
Antwoorden · 6
1
It means you're unskilful at whatever it is you're referring to. Example: Person 1: Do you fancy a game of darts? Person 2: Nah, I was never any good at them. "Not to be any good at something" is a common phrase.
15 januari 2017
1
"I was never any good at them" means "I never did well when I tried doing those things." I think in Spanish, it might be "Nunca las hacía bien cuando trataba de hacer esas cosas" (I may have made a mistake translating). Hope this answers your question; if not, please let me know.
15 januari 2017
Thank you as always Bruno!! Thank you so much :D
16 januari 2017
I don't think it changes the meaning so much, it just emphasizes the fact that the person says he is really bad instead of just bad aha. When I say I was never really any good at this game, means that even if I know it and understand it, I am still bad. When I say I am bad, I could still be "less bad". I guess it's something like this.
15 januari 2017
Heb je je antwoorden nog steeds niet gevonden?
Schrijf je vragen op en laat de moedertaalsprekers je helpen!

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a language from the comfort of your own home. Browse our selection of experienced language tutors and enroll in your first lesson now!