What's this in aid of?

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Anonymous

#165518 Sat, 03 Dec 05 01:10 AM

"What's this in aid of?"
This seems to be a British expression.
Is the American equivalent:
"What's the use of this?"
Thank you.

Mike in Japan

#165542 Sat, 03 Dec 05 04:49 AM

I believe they are both used internationally.

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CalifJim

#165568 Sat, 03 Dec 05 06:31 AM

I don't believe I've ever heard that string of words come out of an American's mouth! It sounds completely foreign to me! Smile [:)]

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Mike in Japan

#165570 Sat, 03 Dec 05 06:37 AM

Then it seems my belief was misplaced.
Perhaps Americans are not familiar with it.

Thanks for clarifying, Jim.