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[alikim]

Hi,

Can you please explain this construction when people say "one ugly" followed by a noun, like "one ugly car" or "one ugly person"?

Is it just emphasizing of "ugly car" or "ugly person" or is there an additional meaning to it?

Thank you!

 

[SoothingDave]

Not a teacher.

It's used for emphasis. Instead of "That's an ugly car," it is easier to emphasize the word "one." That's one ugly car.

 

[alikim]

thank you!