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What is the meaning of "strikes me as a little dull"?



 
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What is the meaning of "strikes me as a little dull"? #1 (permalink) Mon Jul 30, 2007 21:39 pm   What is the meaning of "strikes me as a little dull"?
 

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #8 "Money to burn", question 4

For my money I would sooner go on a cruise than sit all day on the beach.

(a) In my circumstances
(b) In my opinion
(c) In my situation
(d) In my time

English Idioms and Expressions, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #8 "Money to burn", answer 4

In my opinion I would sooner go on a cruise than sit all day on the beach.

Correct answer: (b) In my opinion
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What is the meaning of "strikes me as a little dull"? #2 (permalink) Tue Jul 31, 2007 9:11 am   What is the meaning of "strikes me as a little dull"?
 

Hi,
Strike is used with the meaning of impress
Here are some examples:

He doesn't strike me as (being) genius
He struck me by his knowledge.

He strikes me as a little dull = I think he is a little (a bit) dull
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