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Spooner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar
In so far as
"I believe in “aristocracy” in so far as it is a fair word and it is OK for a democrat to use it."
I want to know if the above sentence is grammatically sound enough to pass as someone's goofy political idea?
Do you think "in so far as" serves its purpose well in creating the intended nuance, which I am not quiet sure what it is and which I can only guess at by looking at the context?
I think the speaker is trying to prepare some wiggle room before he/she is about to make some outlandish statement.
I thought of some alternatives but I don't know which one is the best.
only on the condition that
only to the extent that
as long as
in so far as
Would appreciate any insights from experts
Thanks
I want to know if the above sentence is grammatically sound enough to pass as someone's goofy political idea?
Do you think "in so far as" serves its purpose well in creating the intended nuance, which I am not quiet sure what it is and which I can only guess at by looking at the context?
I think the speaker is trying to prepare some wiggle room before he/she is about to make some outlandish statement.
I thought of some alternatives but I don't know which one is the best.
only on the condition that
only to the extent that
as long as
in so far as
Would appreciate any insights from experts
Thanks
Top answer
It is not a nuance or 'wiggle room'; it is a clear statement of the limitations of the speaker's belief. The grammar is OK, but the register is too informal for a political credo. 'Fair' seems wrongly used.
- It is not a nuance or 'wiggle room'; it is a clear statement of the limitations of the speaker's belief.
- The grammar is OK, but the register is too informal for a political credo.
- 'Fair' seems wrongly used.
- ’To the extent that' is a good synonym.
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It is not a nuance or 'wiggle room'; it is a clear statement of the limitations of the speaker's belief. The grammar is OK, but the register is too informal for a political credo. 'Fair' seems wrongly used. ’To the extent that' is a good synonym.
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