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Newguest Posted 16 years ago
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If for no other reason than that ...

Hi

I'm not sure what that phrase means?

Is there a similar phrase which conveys the same meaning?
  

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"). It's unclear whether in the phrase you mention, 'that' is meant to be a conjunction ("If for no other reason than that it is good for the environment") or a demonstrative ("If for no other reason than that , we ought to do it"). " suggests that there may be more reasons for doing something other than the reason specified.

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  • ").
  • It's unclear whether in the phrase you mention, 'that' is meant to be a conjunction ("If for no other reason than that it is good for the environment") or a demonstrative ("If for no other reason than that , we ought to do it").
  • " suggests that there may be more reasons for doing something other than the reason specified.
  • The phrase is meant to convey that even if those other reasons are bad reasons, the reason specified is a reason good enough for doing that thing.
  • " Meaning: One reason for eating organic food is that it is good for the environment.
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'That' can be used as a demonstrative ("That is a good idea") and as a conjunction ("I think that..."). It's unclear whether in the phrase you mention, 'that' is meant to be a conjunction ("If for no other reason than that it is good for the environment") or a demonstrative ("If for no other reason than that, we ought to do it").

Either way, the phrase "If for
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