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Which are correct and it there a real difference in the meaning of these sentences:
1-Such as it is, we have a lot of trouble. 2-As it is, we have a lot of trouble. 3-Such as things are, we have a lot of trouble. 4-As things are, we have a lot of trouble. |
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Member Posts: 112
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Hello Navi,
"Such as it is" is a deprecatory phrase, and usually follows the object of deprecation. Thus I might say: 1. Here is my answer - such as it is. which would imply a modest attitude on my part towards the value of my answer. Your example seems to imply that the "trouble" is not particularly troublesome.
"As it is" signals a return to discussing the current situation, after a digression or speculation of some kind, e.g. 2. It is straining our budget. In the medium term, we may reach less people as a result. As it is, we are already under funded. No doubt a context exists which would make your example natural; though I can't think of a likely preceding statement at the moment.
"Such as things are" means "in the current situation"; I would not expect to encounter it very often.
This is much the same as "as it is". You might also hear "as things stand". Best wishes, MrP (Answers relate to BrE.) |
