regexp and its *maddening* ways of handling vars

[rosc2112]

::rant::
Can someone explain why regexp will work with something like:

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set mylameregexp "blah blah($somevarIwanttoGrep) blah"
regexp $mylameregexp $varIamGrepping match myvar

But WON'T work with:

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regexp {blah blah ($somevarIwanttoGrep) blah} $varIamGrepping match myvar

yes I realize that the $ is supposed to indicate an end of line, but then, why does $mylameregexp work? Nevermind, I think I know the answer


Trying to set certain patterns in vars is itself an exercise in creative kludging...

::end rant::

[Sir_Fz]

If you replace the braces ({}) with quotes ("") it will be the same.

[rosc2112]

Good to know, thanks