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Grapepark Posted 5 years ago
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Regret Flying or Regret Not Flying
Hello
When we can't fly, do we regret flying, or do we regret not flying?
Because in our language when we say: "I regret flying", it means that I can't fly.
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#1) I regret flying. This means I flew but I wish I hadn't flown. #2) I regret not flying.
- #1) I regret flying.
- This means I flew but I wish I hadn't flown.
- #2) I regret not flying.
- This means I didn't fly, but I wish I had flown.
- It can also mean #3, but #3 is a better way to say it.
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#1) I regret flying. This means I flew but I wish I hadn't flown.
#2) I regret not flying. This means I didn't fly, but I wish I had flown. It can also mean #3, but #3 is a better way to say it.
#3) I regret not being able to fly. This means I can't fly, but I wish I could.
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