be a poet and not know it
be a poet and not know it is the nonstandard form of one is a poet and doesn't know it.
Meaning of one is a poet and doesn't know it
Phrase
one is a poet and doesn't know it
- Indicates that someone has unintentionally rhymed.
- Mum said, “Louisa Blair, I just despair!” and I said, “You're a poet and you don't know it!”2010, Adèle Geras, Louisa In The Wings
Questions about be a poet and not know it
- What is be a poet and not know it the nonstandard form of?
- Be a poet and not know it is the nonstandard form of one is a poet and doesn't know it.
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