at that
The phrase 'at that' is often used to add emphasis or additional information to a preceding statement.
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Definition
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(idiomatic)Used to emphasize or add additional information to a preceding statement.
Example
- She's a talented musician, and a composer at that.
- He solved the puzzle in no time, and without any help at that.
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(idiomatic)Indicates that something is surprising or unexpected given the circumstances.
Example
- They decided to have a picnic in the rain, and at night at that.
- She passed the exam with flying colors, and on her first try at that.
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(idiomatic)Indicates a specific point in time or a particular stage in a process.
Example
- At that moment, everything changed.
- The project was nearly complete at that stage.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "at that":
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