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Reply Thu 22 Jun, 2006 01:23 am
How to explain this sentense'Land belongs to the city ;there is no such a thing as private ownership of land '.What is the differences between 'no such' and 'not such a'.
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Reply Thu 22 Jun, 2006 08:17 am
The phrase is more commonly, "no such thing." It means that the thing doesn't exist.

Example:

"Where can I find a unicorn?"

"There is no such thing."
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