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William Hazlitt

(1778—1830)

English essayist

Authors in general are not good listeners.

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William Hazlitt

(1778-1830) English essayist Ladies grow handsome by looking at themselves in the glass. www.english-slang.com

in general

[in general] (1) {adv. phr.} Usually; very often. * /In general, mother makes good cookies./ * /The weather in Florida is warm in general./ Compare: [ON THE WHOLE] (2). A Dictionary of American Idioms

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in general

[in general] (2) {adj. phr.} Most; with few exceptions. * /Women in general like to shop for new clothes./ * /Boys in general like active sports more than girls do./ […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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