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what the meaning of 'you are really something'?
I frequently hear people say that. But i never find it yet from movie or any other English references
Jan 28, 2012 1:28 AM
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"you are really something" usually implies a compliment, similar to "you are very special, you amaze me" . However the meaning could change depending on the context :)
January 28, 2012
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I guess it depends on how you say it. But the first meaning that came to my mind was "You are really an idiot. What a piece of work."
But you can also use it when you are especially grateful to a person.
As you can see, "something" can be either good or bad.
January 28, 2012
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'you are really something' = you are a person whom I admire deeply
January 28, 2012
……you are somebody to me.
January 28, 2012
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