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Anonymous Posted 6 years ago
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I don't like (it) when they're fighting.

I don't like when they're fighting.

I don't like it when they're fighting.

What is the difference? What is natural?

  

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anonymous I don't like when they're fighting. I don't like it when they're fighting. What is the difference?

  • anonymous I don't like when they're fighting.
  • I don't like it when they're fighting.
  • What is the difference?
  • What is natural?
  • There is no difference.
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anonymous

I don't like when they're fighting.

I don't like it when they're fighting.

What is the difference? What is natural?

There is no difference. Including "it" is more natural to my ear, but others may have a different opinion. In any case "it" is optional.

CJ

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anonymousWhat is the difference?

Many Americans omit "it". That word is generally included by British people.

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