Monday, June 29, 2015

phrase usage - "reflect" vs "reflection on" or "reflection of"



The bride's elegant dress reflected her good taste.


The bride's elegant dress is a reflection on her good taste.


The bride's elegant dress is a reflection of her good taste.



Would you tell me if they mean the same thing?


If they would mean the same thing, what about the following question--link--? or I mean how could we distinguish such a distinction between these functions?


Similarly, what about these:




A student's grades reflected her teacher


A student's grades are a reflection on her teacher


A student's grade are a reflection of her teacher



When, where or in which situation don't they mean the same? How can we distinguish such a distinction?




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