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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

second-hand basis

Anyone knows what is the meaning of 'on second-hand basis' --
Ex: Such concept has been accepted on second-hand basis.

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That person heard it from someone who heard it from the original source. When used, it usually means the person saying it is not entirely sure that the statement is true.

  • That person heard it from someone who heard it from the original source.
  • When used, it usually means the person saying it is not entirely sure that the statement is true.
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That person heard it from someone who heard it from the original source. When used, it usually means the person saying it is not entirely sure that the statement is true.

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