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New2grammar Posted 18 years ago
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it may come true

A: Airfares are really high these days. I keep thinking they can't get any worse
B: Don't say that. If you say it, it may come true?? (This doesn't sound idiomatic. What would you say instead to mean the same thing?)

Thanks.
  

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New2grammar A: Airfares are really high these days. I keep thinking they can't get any worse B: Don't say that. If you say it, it may come true??

— Optilang

  • New2grammar A: Airfares are really high these days.
  • I keep thinking they can't get any worse B: Don't say that.
  • If you say it, it may come true??
  • (This doesn't sound idiomatic.
  • ) Thanks.
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New2grammarA: Airfares are really high these days. I keep thinking they can't get any worse
B: Don't say that. If you say it, it may come true?? (This doesn't sound idiomatic. What would you say instead to mean the same thing?)

Thanks.

Don't say that, it might happen/come true.

A: Airfares are really high these days. I keep think
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This phrase is fine to me.

However, the "it" in "it may come true" logically refers to "can't get any worse", which is actually the exact opposite of what's meant (I assume). In everyday conversation this would probably pass unnoticed because the intended meaning is obvious.
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Thanks, Optilang and Mr. Wordy.
optilangcan't (get any worse) - I would suggest ..they can't go any higher.
By the way, what's the difference, Optilang?
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New2grammarThanks, Optilang and Mr. Wordy.
optilangcan't (get any worse) - I would suggest ..they can't go any higher.
By the way, what's the difference, Optilang?

Just my feeling - oops sorry, preference!
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Thank you, Optilang. I love suggestions. I really appreciate it.
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