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RossGee1
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I think dear connotes an emotional value as in precious or important versus expensive which is more of a monetary value. IMO
DRm81w
506
I was commenting on this to a Danish person just the other day. I very often find that when I'm trying to understand the real meaning and intent of a Danish phrase in English, it is better to set aside my American English and instead, think of 19th century British English, like something by Dickens, Austen or the Bronte sisters. And yes indeed, that dear little house could be quite dear. ;-)