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Nugso Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

Try As I Might

Hi.

Is the phrase 'try as I might' always used when referring to past? Can't I use when talking about future or present?

Try as I might, I won't be able to be a top-notch physicist.

Try as I might, I can't seem to bring my friends closer.
  

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'Try as I may ' is sounding better to me right now. I can't come up with a definitive reason for that, however.

— Philip

  • 'Try as I may ' is sounding better to me right now.
  • I can't come up with a definitive reason for that, however.
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'Try as I may' is sounding better to me right now. I can't come up with a definitive reason for that, however.
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Thanks, Philip. Can I use 'Try as I may' when talking about future present? For instance, ' Try as I may, I won't be able to be a top-notch physicist'.
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That was my implication (not very well put, I must admit).
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Oh, thanks very much! I didn't understand it that way. Emotion: tongue tied
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