Sentences with phrase «something of an unknown quantity»

He had three assists, but he was still something of an unknown quantity out there.

This would take Liverpool's spending to precisely # 130m — and while Luan remains something of an unknown quantity and a player for the future, all in all it would make a terrific response from the Merseyside giants.

The Wairarapa Times wrote: «This phenomenal skater... came to these championships as something of an unknown quantity... but [his] ability to unleash a devastating final couple of laps, no matter what the distance... was breathtaking stuff.»

There could yet be an opportunity for something of an unknown quantity who has enjoyed a productive season at club level and could, maybe, carry that over...

Porsche's new 911 RSR is something of an unknown quantity, and even with the balance of performance it's hard to see Aston Martin's aging V8 Vantage in contention unless something untoward happens.

He'll be sandwiched between James Loney, a known quantity, and Kevin Kiermaier, who's something of an unknown quantity still, considering he hit much better than expected in his rookie season.

In terms of research policy, Busquin is something of an unknown quantity, but he told members of the Parliament's research committee earlier this month that he wants to make better use of the EU's Joint Research Centre, which includes institutes covering fields from space applications to consumer protection.

However, first - time director Aleksander Bach is something of an unknown quantity, and the crashing, special - effects - heavy set pieces glimpsed in the trailer at least seem fun.

The new 2.0 - litre diesel engine is something of an unknown quantity, compared to the well - know Mercedes engine of old, though it has been reliable in other models across the Ssangyong reange.