Even less now

Question

Is it correct to say: "I wouldn't have done that, and even less now!"I want to emphasize that he doesn't want to do it now.Or is it better  "I wouldn't have done that, and now less than ever!"

Teechr · Accepted Answer

Neither sentence is correct.
You can say: "I wouldn't have done it (then), and I'm even less likely to do it now!"

Mister Micawber · Answer

gamboler"I wouldn't have done that, and even less now!" "I wouldn't have done that, and now less than ever!"

Both of those are too grammatically terse. You need to extend it, much as teechr has suggested.

Gamboler · Answer

Thanks, Micawber, but I have a new doubt about the same expression.

Suppose that the sentence is:

- I will tell him the truth, Maria.
- No, don't tell him anything, and--- (and less likely now!)
I don't think that it would be correct to use here the words that teechr indicated "and less likely now!"

So, do I have to change the expression in brackets depending on the previous sentence?

Mister Micawber · Answer

gambolerI don't think that it would be correct to use here the words that teechr indicated "and less likely now!"

That is one reason why it is important to include all relevant context when posting questions. Of course, any answer to one specific instance will not be the answer to any other instance.

gambolerSo, do I have to change the expression in brackets depending on the previous sentence?

Yes, in all likelihood.

I wouldn't have done it then, and I'm even less likely to do it now!— This is a good solution to your first instance.

- I will tell him the truth, Maria.
- No, don't tell him anything, especially now!— And this is a good solution to your second instance.

Even less now

Top answer

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

Related Questions