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such a/an

idiom
Meaning

you use this to emphasize a quality or to show that something is very impressive or extreme.


Examples
SIMPLE

It is such a beautiful day outside.

CONTEXTUAL

The movie was such a disappointment that we left the theater before it ended.

COMPLEX

She had such a profound impact on the team that they struggled to function after her sudden departure.

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