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Saraba Posted 11 years ago
Vocabulary

About the meaning of "What purpose does it serve to "...

What purpose does it serve to finish it?
Does this imply "I don't think it is worth"?

Is "What purpose does it serve to " basically a negative phrase?
  

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It isn't a negative phrase, but it certainly carries negative connotations. Your suggestion as to its meaning is correct. There is an implication that the speaker feels it might be a waste of time.

— Philip

  • It isn't a negative phrase, but it certainly carries negative connotations.
  • Your suggestion as to its meaning is correct.
  • There is an implication that the speaker feels it might be a waste of time.
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It isn't a negative phrase, but it certainly carries negative connotations. Your suggestion as to its meaning is correct. There is an implication that the speaker feels it might be a waste of time.
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Thank you very much!
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