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* Singlish is a largely spoken creole, and as such descriptivism (recording forms that reflect actual pronunciation in spoken language, or as appearing in the linguistic corpus) is more pertinent than strict prescriptivism. Nevertheless, the use of more standard forms (or for words originating in languages with Latin script, such as Malay, accurate to the original spelling) is recommended and encouraged.
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got eyes also don't know Mount Taishan
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- (idiom) to not recognize excellence, outstanding talent, someone important, etc. even when it is right in front of one's face; to be blind to someone's greatness
Apparently Harvard rejected Jack Ma over 10 times before he gave up trying. Probably cos he Chinese, plus got no sob story and CCAs all. Talk about got eyes also don't know Mount Taishan.
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