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Anonymous Posted 5 years ago
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Please help me explain the meaning of this phrase. Thank you so much!

I don't really understand the meaning of the phrase "It's more that" in the conversation below. Is it grammatically correct?

Person A: They did it say that the whole group should agree on common goals?

Person B: That’s a bit too strong. It’s more that everyone’s agendas should be equally acceptable."

  

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anonymous I don't really understand the meaning of the phrase "It's more that" in the conversation below. Is it grammatically correct? It's fine.

— Blue Jay

  • anonymous I don't really understand the meaning of the phrase "It's more that" in the conversation below.
  • Is it grammatically correct?
  • It's fine.
  • It's used to correct an inaccurate or imprecise statement.
  • It means something like "A more accurate version of the statement would be_________".
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anonymousI don't really understand the meaning of the phrase "It's more that" in the conversation below. Is it grammatically correct?

It's fine. It's used to correct an inaccurate or imprecise statement. It means something like "A more accurate version of the statement would be_________".

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Here are some typical examples of

It's not [ that ... ]; it's more [ that ... ].

It's not that you feel anti-social; it's more that you just want peace and quiet.
It's not so much that the Crosstour is a bad car; it's more that others are better. 
It's not that NASA doesn't want to go; it's more that they can't.
It's not that I'm afraid
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