as long as I've known him

1. No.

2. I have no idea.

New2grammarI've known him as long as I've known him.

1 Is the above common?
2. What does it imply? He knows the person for a long time?
Thanks.

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that this is a case of missing context.

Thanks guys. The speaker spoke so fast I couldn't pick up most of his words. I might have misheard this too. I just wanted to check if this was a common expression.

sorry. I really don't have a context for this one.

The only way I can make any sense out of this (other than as a straightforward restatement of the obvious) is if the two "him"s refer to different people:

"I've known him (pointing to Bob) as long as I've known him (pointing to Tom)."

If this was the case, the emphasis would be on the second "him," or on both "him"s.

Thanks for trying khoff. That makes sense to me.

Is the 'for' optional in 'I've known Bob for as long as I've know Tim' ?

Thank you

PBF

[Edit] Corrected typo 'know' 'known'. Thanks CalifJim

Just to dig it up a bit. Does anyone have a clue?

Thanks

PBF

Peaceblinkfriend'I've known Bob (for) as long as I've known Tim'

for is optional.
CJ

Thanks for replying, CalifJim.

I assume including 'for' is considered better style in formal writings. What would you say?

Thanks again

PBF

PeaceblinkfriendI assume including 'for' is considered better style in formal writings. What would you say?

I don't know. I don't think so.
CJ