if I lose

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0Someone is going to be voted out later. One of the contestants feels that she's going to be the one sent home and really sad about it. She tries to convince another contestant to vote out another contestant in order to save herself 02br02br00A: Matt has a bright future. I'm sure he's going to become a great designer. This is all I have.(If I lose) I'm going to go home to my family, make minimum wage like I've always been. 02br02br00My question is, is 'if I lose" implied in her speech? Is this style common?02br02br00Thanks in advance!0-

Clive · Accepted Answer

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01font00Someone is going to be voted out later. One of the contestants feels that she's going to be the one sent home and really sad about it. She tries to convince another contestant to vote out another contestant in order to save herself 02font02br
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01font00A: Matt has a bright future. I'm sure he's going to become a great designer. This is all I have.(If I lose) I'm going to go home to my family, make minimum wage 01del~~00like I've always been02del~~00 01b00like I always have.02b02font02br
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01font00My question is, is 'if I lose" implied in her speech? 00It sems to be, yes. Usually the context, facial expressions, etc. will make this clear.00 00You might also argue that she thinks that she is going to lose, rather than just that it is a possibility. 02font02br
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01font00Is this style common?00 Yes00.02font02br
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01font00Best wishes, Clive02font0-

New2grammar · Answer

0Thanks Clive for your reply and the correction.0-

Marius Hancu · Answer

0Perhaps 01b00she thinks02b00 it's implied. Still, unclear speaking. 0-

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