Writing Question for the Pros

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<p>BlueBook p.847 #23</p>

<p>[Something of] a phenomenon [in] the entertainment world, political satirists
A__________________<strong><em>B
[are admired] by conservatives and radicals [alike]. [No Error]
C</em></strong>____________________________<strong><em>D</em></strong>____E</p>

<p>The answer is E, but isn’t A wrong because “something” cannot describe political satirists? Shouldn’t you use “someone”?</p>

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<p>Nah, “something of” is fine. It’s an idiomatic expression if I am not mistaken.</p>

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<p>JSB is right. “Something of” is just an expression.</p>

<p>“She’s something of an expert on grammar.” – means she’s sort of a grammar expert.
“He’s something of a fanatic,” etc.</p>