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Originally Posted by MrPedantic If a student asked me, I would point out that the 'as much...as it is' construction has an element of redundancy, except in cases such as the one I mentioned earlier.
If the student then said, "Well, MrP, I rather like this construction, and find your approach overly restrictive; so up yours", I would say, Good luck to you, my friend.
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I think it would be better to explain this in terms of writing as opposed to spoken language.
In writing, one could view it as redundant. In speaking, don't be preocuppied with such things, or you'll drive yourself crazy.
Of course, a formal speech which is prepared is not the same as "speaking English".