Sesquipedalian101 Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
Poorer for it
A number of times, I have come across the expression "we are (or I am) poorer for it". Today, out of curiosity, I checked a number of dictionaries, but I did not find the said expression listed as an idiom.
May I know whether it is an idiom, or is it some colloquial expression?
I would appreciate it if you could give an example or two to explain its usage.
May I know whether it is an idiom, or is it some colloquial expression?
I would appreciate it if you could give an example or two to explain its usage.
Top answer
It is an expression. It means that there is a certain circumstance where esteem, status, or richness in life is lost. The politicians have voted to cut funding for the arts, and we all are the poorer for it.
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It is an expression. It means that there is a certain circumstance where esteem, status, or richness in life is lost.
The politicians have voted to cut funding for the arts, and we all are the poorer for it.
The politicians have voted to cut funding for the arts, and we all are the poorer for it.
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