Agustín
What does it mean “if not” in the sentence below?
‘He was in a position to do this?’
‘You must be joking. It was just a dream. Alan was nothing if not a dreamer.’
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2023년 11월 22일 오전 9:23
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If "dreamer" does not describe Alan, then there is no word that does describe Alan.
2023년 11월 22일
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Hi Augustin,
In this case, and in all others like it, "nothing if not" means that he was a dreamer foremost. It's like saying, "If he's not a dreamer, he's nothing else." it indicates that he is such a dreamer, and dreams so much, that being a dreamer defines who is to such a degree that it is the essence of what his entire being. So, if he's not his essence, he is nothing.
2023년 11월 22일
If not = sino
2023년 11월 22일
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