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Construction of a sentence
I understand the following sentence, but I think its construction is a bit strange. Is it to give emphasis?
All good looks are a snare. I'd say: all the things that look good are a snare. Maybe I'm wrong ![]() Thanks ![]() |
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It is similar to the saying 'Beauty is skin deep' ![]() Edit: Looks in this case is a plural noun, not a verb. |
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I thought it was "good-looking"
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I hope you can understand my example.
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Good-looking: adj.
Good looks: sust. He is good-looking ![]() He has good looks ![]() His good looks make him stand out in a crowd ![]() He is so good-looking that he stands out in a crowd ![]() |
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OK. Thanks.
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