taked4700
Member
- Joined
- Feb 3, 2013
- Member Type
- Retired English Teacher
- Native Language
- Japanese
- Home Country
- Japan
- Current Location
- Japan
Hi,
1. They think that Tom is not up to snuff.
2. They don't think that Tom is up to snuff.
Do you think 1 and 2 mean the same thing?
I suppose that English has a rule that "I don't think..." is better than "I think that...not..".
If 1 and 2 mean the same, which is more idiomatic?
Thanks in advance.
1. They think that Tom is not up to snuff.
2. They don't think that Tom is up to snuff.
Do you think 1 and 2 mean the same thing?
I suppose that English has a rule that "I don't think..." is better than "I think that...not..".
If 1 and 2 mean the same, which is more idiomatic?
Thanks in advance.
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