I have a question regarding the usage "must have been" in a negative sentence. Is it okay to say "It must have been not a good one". What I'm trying to say is I'm guessing that it wasn't that good". If it's wrong, what am I supposed to say using "must have been".
Thanks a lot.
Liya
Top answer
You need to say It can't have been a good one. CB
— Cool Breeze
You need to say It can't have been a good one.
CB
Free · every Monday
Get the Weekly English Kit 📬
New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.