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missdaredevil



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 5:51 am    Post subject: if that Reply with quote
You think he'll keep his promise? *If that.*

Is *if that* commonly used?

Meaning *as if it's true*?
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PostPosted: Mon Mar 28, 2005 7:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think the writer means to convey the impression that "he" cannot be trusted and will not keep his promise, but it's a bit unclear.

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