Ann225 Posted 5 years ago
Grammar
Be a master at or of
Hi,
“My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable.”
“He’s a master of stealth.”
Are these correct?
Thank you.
Top answer
Ann225 My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable. It's OK, but personally, I shy away from using 'master' in reference to a female person. I would have used 'expert' instead here.
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Ann225My grandma is a master at making people uncomfortable.
It's OK, but personally, I shy away from using 'master' in reference to a female person.
I would have used 'expert' instead here.
Ann225He’s a master of stealth.
Also correct.
CJ
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