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Sarunnio Posted 16 years ago
Vocabulary

How far back does sth. go?

Woman: Now let's just have a look at the Antarctic Treaty. How far back does the idea of an international treaty go?
Man: Well, as far back as the 19th century, when eleven nations organised an international event.

As given context, what does the question "how far back does the idea of ...... go?" mean?
I just heard of the question like "how did it go?", but not "how far back did it go?"
How to answer this question? Anyone can explain this?

Thanks in advance
  

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Hi, Woman: Now let's just have a look at the Antarctic Treaty. How far back does the idea of an international treaty go? Man: Well, as far back as the 19th century, when eleven nations organised an international event.

  • Hi, Woman: Now let's just have a look at the Antarctic Treaty.
  • How far back does the idea of an international treaty go?
  • Man: Well, as far back as the 19th century, when eleven nations organised an international event.
  • As given context, what does the question "how far back does the idea of ..
  • " mean?
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Hi,

Woman: Now let's just have a look at the Antarctic Treaty. How far back does the idea of an international treaty go?

Man: Well, as far back as the 19th century, when eleven nations organised an international event.

As given context, what does the question "how far back does the idea of .. go?" mean?

I just heard of the question like "how did it go?", but n
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It's like the expected answer is "how and when sth. originates". Do I understand correctly? :-)
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Hi,



Yes, but mainly 'when?'



Clive
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Can someone tell me if this is correct?

How far back do the messages I sent you go?
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Hi,

No, sounds odd. Try to say it another way.

Clive

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