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I am not a good judge of poetry vs I am not the good judge of poetry

The correct phrase is "I am not a good judge of poetry." The use of the article "the" in the second phrase is incorrect in this context.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 928 views

I am not a good judge of poetry

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express that the speaker does not have the ability to evaluate or assess poetry effectively.
  • I'm not a good judge of literature, sir.
  • I can't get enough sedimentary, so I'm not a good judge.
  • I am not a good Dalek.
  • I am not a good man, Skye.
  • I am not a good daughter for leaving you.
  • I am not a good breaker-upper.
  • But I am not a good doctor.
  • Then I am not a good maid of honor.
  • I did not manage this: either I am not a good MEP, Mr Vitorino, or you are a good Commissioner.
  • Because I don't like war and am not a good soldier.
  • That I am not a good enough cop Because I am not more of a family man, is that it?
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • Edgar's a good judge of character.
  • Kendall's always been a good judge of character.
  • Just a good judge of human nature.
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • You always were such a good judge of character.
  • She's a good judge of character.
  • I pride myself on being a good judge of character.

I am not the good judge of poetry

This phrase is incorrect. The article "the" should not be used before "good judge of poetry."

  • It's not necessarily the opinion of others but... you know, if there's one thing I am, I am a very good judge of character.
  • I am a pretty good judge of character... and I don't think you're really a bad girl.
  • I'm not a good judge of literature, sir.
  • And I'm a pretty good judge of character.
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • I consider myself to be a really good judge of character.
  • They're a real good judge of character.
  • Edgar's a good judge of character.
  • Kendall's always been a good judge of character.
  • Just a good judge of human nature.
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • No, I'm a pretty good judge of character.
  • You always were such a good judge of character.
  • She's a good judge of character.
  • I mean, you're clearly not a very good judge of character.
  • I pride myself on being a good judge of character.
  • Lieutenant Gordon is a good judge of character.
  • I'm a good judge of character.
  • You're a pretty good judge of character, Mr. Hebert.

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