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Originally Posted by Dany Quote: |
Originally Posted by Wai_Wai "There is never been a better time to do XXX"
I know it means it is the best time to do XXX.
But I would like to know why "never a better time" = "the best time".
[Maybe it is difficult to explain though :( ] | Hello Wai_Wai,
I would try to explain it.
If you say "never a better time" then it means that there were no better time befor that time and there won't be a better time after that time.
So you are right. "The best time to do something" :D
I hope that this could help you.
Kind regards,
Dany :D |
Thanks for your explanation.
The reason why I get confused with this statement is as follows:
To me, "There is never been a better time XXX" is similar to "There is never a good time to do XXX"
Just like:
- I never run
- I never swim
etc.
It means the person will never do the thing from the past to now (and maybe in the future).
So "never been a good time" should mean You can't find a suitable time for you to do XXX.
But if the adj "good" becomes 2nd-level-comparative (ie better). The meaning changes.
After your explanation, you really inspires me.
Now I will take the statement like the following:
- You will never find a better time to do XXX. (so you should act now!)
Thanks a lot.