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Evelyn Nguyen
2021-01-26 05:01
To/for all intents and purposes British American phrase
Essentially; virtually; in effect
For all intents and purposes, David has won the competition.
To all intents and purposes, we have finished the task without any mistakes.
For all intents and purposes, the building can not come into use this year.
To all intents and purposes, we have completed all the courses of this semester.
This phrase originated from English law in the 16th century by Henry VIII.
Do you see anything wrong?
Seem to be very suspicious or morally unacceptable
This deal stinks to high heaven. Maybe somebody was bribed.
