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Please explain this expression "I don't impress easily."
When I checked out the dictionary, the word impress is transitive only.
So I think one must always say "I'm not impressed easily." or "I don't get impressed easily." The passive.
At first, I thought it's just a mistake, but I noticed many seem to say this way.
2022년 9월 6일 오후 1:51
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Yes, this is just a colloquial way of saying “I’m not easily impressed.” Another similar phrase is “I (don’t) scare easily.” Which means “I get scared easily.” Or “I don’t get scared easily.”
2022년 9월 6일
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I agree with your assessment. It may be heard that way sometimes, but both of your other suggestions are better options.
2022년 9월 6일
‘I don’t impress easily. ‘ is good but a little informal.
You’re suggestion is close, but the better word order is: ‘I’m not easily impressed.’
2022년 9월 7일
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