.....than is the case

[duiter]

Hi all,


What is the meaning of 'than is the case' ?

'' I will also create an impression that many more potential problems exist then is the case ''

Thanks

 

[corum]

Hi all,


What is the meaning of 'than is the case' ?

'' I will also create an impression that many more potential problems exist then is the case ''

Thanks

an impression = that many more potential problems exist than [STRIKE]is[/STRIKE] the case is. The placement of 'is' in your sentence is felt tolerable by some in informal register.

I will pretend that there are more problems than there are in reality.

 

[bhaisahab]

''I will also create an impression that many more potential problems exist than is the case.''
The placement of "is" is perfectly OK.
Corum has given you the meaning.

 

[BobK]

... The placement of 'is' in your sentence is felt tolerable by some in informal register...

:?: Where else might it go?

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