that's even if he is impersonating a policeman at all

English translation: they are not 100% sure

17:15 Jun 24, 2008

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English term or phrase: that's even if he is impersonating a policeman at all

(policemen are discussing about the murderer impersonate as policeman to be able to get into the victim's house)

"Of course" said Maria "It could be that he isn't in uniform. Maybe he's simply got hold of a Kriminalpolizei ID or shield"
"I know...as you say, that's even if he is impersonating a policeman at all. But a uniform would get him unquestioned entry, probably. It's worth a try"

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Selected answer:they are not 100% sure

Explanation:
My re-write to help you understand:
"I know... as you say, that is if our theory is correct that he is pretending to be a policeman. Maybe he has another way to get into the victim's house. But if he is impersonating a policeman, a uniform would be sure to get him in. So let's assume our theory is correct, it's worth a try."

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Craig Meulen
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Local time: 02:20

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they are not 100% sure

Craig Meulen

if he is impersonating a policeman, there may be other means of identifying as such …

Gert Sass (M.A.)

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peer agreement (net): +6

they are not 100% sure

Craig Meulen
United Kingdom
Local time: 02:20
Native speaker of:

English
PRO pts in category: 8

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thank you very much

5 hrs confidence:

if he is impersonating a policeman, there may be other means of identifying as such …

Explanation:
… (i. e. ID or shield), which we wouldn’t be able to recognize as easily as by his wearing a uniform

Along these lines, I think, depending on further context.

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Note added at 5 hrs (2008-06-24 22:59:19 GMT)
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more precisely: "other means *for him*

Gert Sass (M.A.)
Germany
Local time: 03:20
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4

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