"that far of a stretch""that far of a stretch"

Bushwhacker · #1 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 09:08

Please, meaning for "that far of a stretch" in sentence like:

"That's why it's not that far of a stretch to believe someone like him could get away with these terrible deeds."

Thank You

Bushwhacker · #2 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 10:56

[quote=Bushwhacker;172564]Please, meaning for "that far of a stretch" in sentence like:

"That's why it's not that far of a stretch to believe someone like him could get away with these terrible deeds."

Thank You

**BobK** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 11:00

Not such a hard thing to believe.

b

Bushwhacker · #4 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 15:58

Not being still able to send private messages, just want to thank you for your kind and helpful answer.

**BobK** · #5 (**permalink**) 07-May-2007, 17:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bushwhacker

Not being still able to send private messages, just want to thank you for your kind and helpful answer.

You're welcome. I should have explained that 'a stretch' in this expression is an abbreviation for 'a stretch [of the imagination]'.

b


Home Members Students Teachers Forums Testing Reference Articles Resources Shop About