I ask not about the meaning, but about its derivation:
no sooner F than S {phrases} = [Please check my additions of F and S
1. Used to convey that the second event S mentioned happens immediately after the first F:
Please explain how soon (on the same ODO page) effects/implies/induces the above meaning?
soon {adverb} = 2. Used to indicate one’s preference in a particular matter:
My guess: 3. 'I sooner breakfasted than lunched' => 4. I breakfasted before lunching.
Does 4 already mean 1? So why must 'no' precede 'sooner'? What would happen if I omitted no?
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