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What is the meaning of "to the effect that"?
23 set 2014 17:46
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Used to refer to the general meaning of something written or spoken: "some comments to the effect that my essay was a little light on analysis" (the message in the comments is 'the essay was light in analysis')
http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/english/to-the-effect-that
Idiom: formal; "With the meaning or result that."
http://www.writersevents.com/Words_Starting_with_T/to_be_going_on_with_toastie/to_the_effect_that_definition.html
23 settembre 2014
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"equal to" Example: "He was talking very fast so I could not hear every word but he was saying something to the effect that he wants more money."
23 settembre 2014
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"In the meaning of ... " (that make sense I hope)
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