# as to sth

idiom · CEFR C1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/as-to-sth
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

you use this when you want to talk about or refer to a specific subject. It is a more formal way of saying 'about' or 'concerning'.

## Examples

- I have no information as to his plans.
- The committee members are still debating as to whether the new policy should be implemented next month.
- The report provides a detailed analysis as to the underlying causes of the economic decline, offering several recommendations for future stability.

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