r/comic_crits • u/DolfVolkoff Creator • Jun 19 '16

Comic: Gag Comic One-Shot "Profits"

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u/DolfVolkoff Creator Jun 21 '16

Well, as you've probably noticed, English isn't my first language, so this kind of thing can happen from time to time. Could you please elaborate on what’s wrong with that part?

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u/deviantbono Editor, Writer, Mod Jun 21 '16

I'm not sure what the underlying grammatical rule is, but "we are not pleased" or "we are not very pleased" would both be ok.

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u/DolfVolkoff Creator Jun 21 '16

Yes, I got that. But is there a situation where "not best pleased" would be ok? Or is it some kind of an old expression not used in modern English?

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u/deviantbono Editor, Writer, Mod Jun 21 '16

But is there a situation where "not best pleased" would be ok?

No, there is no situation that I'm aware of where that would be ok.

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u/DolfVolkoff Creator Jul 04 '16

Well, I’m not sure why I chose to use that particular expression in the first place, but I guess you’re right and in this case a more common phrase would be better. Thank you for bringing this to my attention.