I have the following sentences:
- This was made crystal clear by President Franklin Roosevelt, the principal author of the "Four Freedoms" and the Atlantic Charter.
- This was made crystal clear by no less a person than President Franklin Roosevelt, the principal author of the "Four Freedoms" and the Atlantic Charter.
What's the meaning of the expression "no less a person than" ?
What's the difference in meaning between sentence #1 and #2?
When do you use the expression "no less a person than" ?
Best Answer
It is an idiomatic expression used to emphasize the person cited:
no less a person than (in American)
(Collins Dictionary)
Usage examples from Google Books: