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good at/ with?
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I was wondering...
I �m good at sports (ok)
but
I �m not good with dates/ numbers/ words... Is it correct?
Thanks,
Chiara |
19 Nov 2009
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gabitza
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Hi Chiara,
I think �good at � is the only option. good at remebering numbers or dates / good at writing / good at sports / good at words.
Hugs,
gabitza |
19 Nov 2009
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Zora
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Both are correct gabitza... for example: you can say "I am good with numbers" / "John is good with words, he knows how to express himself." / "I �m good with dates, I can remember everybody �s birthday or anniversary."
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19 Nov 2009
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customer
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Thanks for the help, both of you!  |
19 Nov 2009
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gabitza
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Thanks Zora,
Never to late to learn!
You know, �good with � scratches my ear. I don �t think I �m going to get used to it soon, LOL.
Gabitza |
19 Nov 2009
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Nelssa
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Google search:
1 360 000 000 for I am good with numbers
666 000 000 for I am good at numbers
As for me I like "I am good at ..." better!
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19 Nov 2009
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Jayho
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Hi Chiara
I �m not good with dates/ numbers/ words... Is it correct?
Yes. You can also use at in this example. Both forms are perfectly acceptable.
Cheers
Jayho |
19 Nov 2009
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Nelssa
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Hi Jayho!
What would you use?
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20 Nov 2009
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Jayho
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Hi Nelsa
I use both - both forms are perfectly acceptable..
Cheers
Jayho |
20 Nov 2009
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