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ontheway
Joined: 24 Aug 2005
Location: Somewhere under the rainbow...
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... FOR ALL INTENSIVE PURPOSES I HAD EVERYTHING IN WRITING EXEPT THE ACCOMODATION...
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Sorry, but this one is too much.
FYI: Your correct expression should have been: "all intents and purposes."
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_the_saying_'all_intents_and_purposes'_or_'all_intense_purposes'
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Intents and Purposes
The correct phrase is "to all intents and purposes." This phrase dates back to the 1500s and originated in English law, where it was "to all intents, constructions, and purposes." In modern usage, "for all intents and purposes" is also acceptable. The phrase means "for all practical purposes" and is generally used to compare two nonidentical acts or deeds, i.e.,"We've got a few odd things to finish, but to all intents and purposes the job is done." "They redesigned the old model and created something which was to all intents and purposes a brand new car." A shorter equivalent phrase is "in effect."
When used in a strictly legal sense, the wording would be "intent and purposes," as it refers to one's mental attitude/state at the time said action occurred.
A common malapropism is "for all intense and purposes" (also, "for all intensive purposes") a result of the original phrase being misheard and repeated. The word "intense" is used here incorrectly; "intense" is used in English to indicate a degree of intensity, i.e., "As the afternoon passed, the fire grew more intense." |
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map23
Joined: 24 Sep 2012
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| Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 3:13 pm Post subject: |
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| Tru. .doh..thinking makes my brain hurt |
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I'm With You
Joined: 01 Sep 2011
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| Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 5:48 pm Post subject: |
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| ontheway wrote: |
| map23 wrote: |
... FOR ALL INTENSIVE PURPOSES I HAD EVERYTHING IN WRITING EXEPT THE ACCOMODATION...
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Sorry, but this one is too much.
FYI: Your correct expression should have been: "all intents and purposes."
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Is_the_saying_'all_intents_and_purposes'_or_'all_intense_purposes'
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Intents and Purposes
The correct phrase is "to all intents and purposes." This phrase dates back to the 1500s and originated in English law, where it was "to all intents, constructions, and purposes." In modern usage, "for all intents and purposes" is also acceptable. The phrase means "for all practical purposes" and is generally used to compare two nonidentical acts or deeds, i.e.,"We've got a few odd things to finish, but to all intents and purposes the job is done." "They redesigned the old model and created something which was to all intents and purposes a brand new car." A shorter equivalent phrase is "in effect."
When used in a strictly legal sense, the wording would be "intent and purposes," as it refers to one's mental attitude/state at the time said action occurred.
A common malapropism is "for all intense and purposes" (also, "for all intensive purposes") a result of the original phrase being misheard and repeated. The word "intense" is used here incorrectly; "intense" is used in English to indicate a degree of intensity, i.e., "As the afternoon passed, the fire grew more intense." |
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Another gem. |
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YTMND
Joined: 16 Jan 2012
Location: You're the man now dog!!
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| Posted: Thu Mar 28, 2013 6:22 pm Post subject: |
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| The separation certificate or transfer letter or whatever the fu☆k they call it is very rigid. |
I think you mean a Release Letter.
If you never got an ARC card and never had a Z visa, then you don't need this. |
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