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Cat navy 425 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Question about sentences

Dear all,

I would like to know which of the following expressions is correct.

But for you, I would have shattered.

But for you, I would shatter.


Thank you

  

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But for you, I would have shattered (in the past) But for you, I would shatter (now, or in the future) However, "shatter" is an unusual word to use in relation to a person. It has the impression of being chosen for deliberate creative effect. If you don't intend this, choose another word.

— GPY

  • But for you, I would have shattered (in the past) But for you, I would shatter (now, or in the future) However, "shatter" is an unusual word to use in relation to a person.
  • It has the impression of being chosen for deliberate creative effect.
  • If you don't intend this, choose another word.
  • What kind of circumstance are you describing?
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But for you, I would have shattered (in the past)
But for you, I would shatter (now, or in the future)

However, "shatter" is an unusual word to use in relation to a person. It has the impression of being chosen for deliberate creative effect. If you don't intend this, choose another word. What kind of circumstance are you describing?

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cat navy 425

But for you, I would have shattered. [then; in the past]

But for you, I would shatter. [now; in the present]

Both are OK. Explanations above.

CJ

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