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Hi
Could anyone explain a little about this expression: 'so much as' in this sentence ?
'On arriving at lunch, she sat down at the table without so much as an acknowledgement of my presence.'
Dictionaries give you these meanings : even, much ... Which I don't see very clearly.
Also, does it have a different meaning if followed by a verb?
Thank you very much
2024년 10월 6일 오후 1:12
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‘Without so much as’ is used to indicate that not even the minimum was given.
In your example it equals ‘She didn’t acknowledge my presence but should have.’
I cleaned up their dirty dishes for them- without so much as a ‘Thank You’.
He’s sad that his birthday passed without so much as a call from his son. (It’s a small effort)
It’s concise
2024년 10월 6일
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