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This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone has ever had.
Can I also say: This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone ever had.
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Can I also say: This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone ever had. I would use the second sentence, but then we Americans sidestep the present perfect whenever we can, especially in cases like this one where it is not really necessary.
- Can I also say: This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone ever had.
- I would use the second sentence, but then we Americans sidestep the present perfect whenever we can, especially in cases like this one where it is not really necessary.
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file tile 16This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone has ever had.Can I also say: This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone ever had.
I would use the second sentence, but then we Americans sidestep the present perfect whenever we can, especially in cases like this one where it is not really necessary.
0file tile 16This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone has ever had.
OK.
file tile 16Can I also say: This must, frankly, be the craziest idea anyone ever had.
Also OK.
In fact, you would probably write these sentences, not say them. The position of 'frankly' makes them a bit literary.
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