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Guzhao67 Posted 15 years ago
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It's time you went to bed
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Can I say "it's time you should go to bed"?, if yes, is there any difference between "it's time you should go to bed" and "it's time you went to bed", with regard to popularity, context, etc.?
Can I say "it's time you should go to bed"?, if yes, is there any difference between "it's time you should go to bed" and "it's time you went to bed", with regard to popularity, context, etc.?
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Meaning: very little difference Popularity: 'you went' is much more common
- Meaning: very little difference Popularity: 'you went' is much more common
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Meaning: very little difference
Popularity: 'you went' is much more common
Popularity: 'you went' is much more common
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It's time you went to bed - American English
It's time for you to go to bed - British English
'It's time you should go to bed' sounds weird. If want to say this, just say 'You should go to bed'.
It's time for you to go to bed - British English
'It's time you should go to bed' sounds weird. If want to say this, just say 'You should go to bed'.
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AnonymousIt's time you went to bed - American EnglishNo. Both varieties of English use both forms.
It's time for you to go to bed - British English
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