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Lcchang Posted 5 years ago
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Before I Agree to 2021 I Need to See Some Terms and Conditions.

Before I Agree to 2021 I Need to See Some Terms and Conditions

Can anyone please explain the meaning of the sentence? I really don't get it. Thanks.

  

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There is no certainty here - I think it depends on the context. It could be a comment about the uncertainty of the future, especially as 2020 has been a universally bad year. Yes, we're going into a new year, but is it really something that we want to agree to be entering?

  • There is no certainty here - I think it depends on the context.
  • It could be a comment about the uncertainty of the future, especially as 2020 has been a universally bad year.
  • Yes, we're going into a new year, but is it really something that we want to agree to be entering?
  • What if it turns out to be as awful as 2021?
  • It's [possibly] a humorous comment, but the context could change it.
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There is no certainty here - I think it depends on the context.

It could be a comment about the uncertainty of the future, especially as 2020 has been a universally bad year. Yes, we're going into a new year, but is it really something that we want to agree to be entering? What if it turns out to be as awful as 2021? It's [possibly] a humorous comment, but the context could change it

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It is a sardonic joke.

When you agree to a contract, there are terms and conditions. For example, when you install a new application on your laptop, you have to check a box saying that you have read the terms and conditions and agree to them.

2020 has been a year of disasters and problems. If this person wants to live in year 2021, they want to see what's going to happen, e.g. the

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Out of topic, imagine if 2021 turns out to be completely on contrary to 2020.

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