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Can anyone tell me the meaning of

"as to the meaning of"

Please.
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That phrase, by itself, is not idiomatic. Please tell us more of the context.
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Old 03-Nov-2006, 23:02
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Default Re: I need some help- idioms

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Can anyone tell me the meaning of

"as to the meaning of"

Please.
The introduction "as to the" can be used to introduce a concept or explanation that will be addressed. "As to" means "about" or "with regard to" or "regarding".

As to the major argument before the court, let me say...
As to the meaning of the poem, I believe that the author...
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