"So As To"

💭So As To Meaning💭

✨The idiomatic phrase “so as to” means in order to perform some kind of action that will have an effect on object or person.

‼️“So As To” Examples:

{Examples in Statements}

✨❗️A statement made by a local politician during his campaign.

📝“I regretfully must withdraw from this campaign so as to take care of my wife who was just recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.”

✨❗️A statement made on the red carpet by a well-known celebrity.

“I needed to take a break from the limelight for a bit so as to find myself again. It worked and now I am back and better than ever!”

💭Examples in Conversations💭

✨❗️A conversation between two friends at school.

Friend 1: Are you coming to the party at Jaimie’s tonight?

Friend 2: I have to ask my mom first.

Friend 1: You know she will say no. Just sneak out!

Friend 2: No. You know what happened last time I did that. I need permission from her so as to avoid that situation again.

✨❗️A conversation between two co-workers in the office.

Co-worker 1: I need to clock out early and go home.

Co-worker 2: Why? We need you here.

Co-worker 1: I need to leave early so as to avoid my wife chopping my head off for being late to my son’s first football game😂

💭Origin of the idiomatic expression💭

The origin of the idiom “so as to” is unknown. There is no information available regarding the origin behind this widely used phrase. However, it can be said that in most instances this phrase can just be shortened to the word to. Using this phrase in writing and conversation is considered to be wordy:)

💭Other Ways to Say “So As To”💭

As with most idiomatic phrases, “so as to” can be said alternatively in several different ways while still conveying the same meaning. Some of these alternative suggestions include:

📌In order to

📌So that

📌As a means to

📌With the purpose

And that's it☺💓