 Thu Jun 29, 2006 19:19 pm Meaning of "to say nothing of us" |
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Hi all potted out
The expression "to say nothing of us" means that "it goes without saying that we are also included in this point/topic" or "It doesn't need to be said that we are included."
One of your sentences was:
| Quote: | | "Why does not the industry itself realize that yes, no matter much oil they discover, EVENTUALLY it is going to run out, and then where will they be, to say nothing of us? " |
Here is your sentence again. I've added the "unnecessary to say" part:
"Why does not the industry itself realize that yes, no matter much oil they discover, EVENTUALLY it is going to run out, and then where will they be, and also then where will we be?"
Amy
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