Please help me with the difference in meaning.
“I thought they would’ve been authorized already.”
I thought they had been authorized already.
The first sentence is said by Dr. Scott in the video below at 3:32.
Does the first sentence mean the same as the second sentence? If not, what is the difference in meaning between them? I don’t think “would’ve” in the sentence conditional. Any explanation would be appreciated.
Top answer
Tsering Sherpa Does the first sentence mean the same as the second sentence? No. ” He thinks enough time has passed for the people in charge to finish the reviews and authorize the treatment.
- Tsering Sherpa Does the first sentence mean the same as the second sentence?
- No.
- ” He thinks enough time has passed for the people in charge to finish the reviews and authorize the treatment.
- But there is something blocking the process.
- Tsering Sherpa I thought they had been authorized already.
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Tsering SherpaDoes the first sentence mean the same as the second sentence?
No.
Tsering Sherpa“I thought they would’ve been authorized already.”
He thinks enough time has passed for the people in charge to finish the reviews and authorize the treatment. But there is something blocking the process.
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