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if that
1. Phrase. or even less. at most.
"My car is so old that, if I were to sell it, I would get a hundred pounds, if that.".
"There is not much to discuss, so today's meeting should be over in half an hour, if that.".
Analysis
if		©
1. conj. Supposing that, assuming that, in the circumstances that; used to introduce a condition or choice.
If it rains, I shall get wet.
2. conj. (computing) In the event that a statement is true (a programming statement that acts in a similar manner).
If A, then B, else C.
3. conj. Supposing that; used with past or past perfect subjunctive indicating that the condition is closed.
that		©
1. conj. Introducing a clause which is the subject or object of a verb (such as one involving reported speech), or which is a complement to a previous statement.
He told me that the book is a good read.
I believe that it is true. — She is convinced that he is British.
2. conj. Introducing a subordinate clause expressing a reason or cause: because, in that.
Be glad that you have enough to eat.

Example Sentences

It is only a reform school, if that.

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