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Sitifan Posted 15 years ago
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Just about possible
A native speaker says, "If something is just about possible, it is almost not possible."
Do you agree?
Do you agree?
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No, not I. If it is 'just about possible', I think the speaker is unsure whether it is possible or not. However, the phrase itself is a bit like a riddle, isn't it?
- No, not I.
- If it is 'just about possible', I think the speaker is unsure whether it is possible or not.
- However, the phrase itself is a bit like a riddle, isn't it?
- It's not one that I have heard.
- I wonder if the speaker meant ' just possible ', as in 'It's just possible that I might pass the exam'?
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No, not I. If it is 'just about possible', I think the speaker is unsure whether it is possible or not. However, the phrase itself is a bit like a riddle, isn't it? It's not one that I have heard. I wonder if the speaker meant 'just possible', as in 'It's just possible that I might pass the exam'? 'Just possible' is a fixed phrase that indicates a low but hopeful possibility.
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