No slouch In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "no slouch", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-18 05:08

Meaning of No slouch (redirected from be no slouch )

Be no slouch American British informal

To be extremely competent at something.
 

Jenny, a sporty girl, is no slouch on table tennis.

I adored Jenny so much since she was no slouch at implementing technology in daily life.

Linda is no slouch at acquiring a foreign language.

Grammar and Usage of Be no slouch

Verb Forms

  • is/are/am no slouch
  • was/were no slouch
  • been no slouch
  • being no slouch

The verb "be" should be conjugated according to its tense.
 

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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