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Dear all,I am not sure if I understand this sentence correctly. Does "for what is" have a special meaning here? In order to clarify this point for what is hopefully the last time, let us explain the matter more preciselyl.Thank you

CalifJim · Accepted Answer

Natalia09In order to clarify this point for [what is hopefully] the last time, let us explain the matter more precisely.

... clarify it for the last time ...
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... clarify it for [(hopefully) the last] time ... (We hope this will be the last time.)

... clarify it for the last time ...
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... clarify it for [what is the last time] ...
~ clarify it for [that thing which can be called the last time]

... clarify it for [ what is [ [(hopefully) the last] time] ]

Natalia09Does "for what is" have a special meaning here?

No. "for" goes with "the last time". See above.

CJ

Natalia09 · Answer

Thank you a lot!

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