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Why is 'woudn't be' used instead of 'wasn't' ?
And what does 'fair point' mean?
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Why is 'woudn't be' used instead of 'wasn't' ?
And what does 'fair point' mean?
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There was a similar question recently. e. a hypothetical future question, and this all makes for a gentler way of questioning.
- There was a similar question recently.
- e.
- a hypothetical future question, and this all makes for a gentler way of questioning.
- " Fair point = reasonable observation/assertion.
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There was a similar question recently.
It feels to me when I hear it that "it wouldn't be the first time that..." is saying, "if I were to ask you (whether it were the first time that)..." or "if it were to be properly considered...", i.e. a hypothetical future question, and this all makes for a gentler way of questioning. In the example, he goes on to press the question, "would it?"
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It feels to me when I hear it that "it wouldn't be the first time that..." is saying, "if I were to ask you (whether it were the first time that)..." or "if it were to be properly considered...", i.e. a hypothetical future question, and this all makes for a gentler way of questioning. In the example, he goes on to press the question, "would it?"
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1) It is describing a hypothetical or supposed situation: It wouldn't be the first time if, this time, he has brought wild animals to class.
2) "fair point" is a set phrase. It is used to acknowledge that someone has said something reasonable.
2) "fair point" is a set phrase. It is used to acknowledge that someone has said something reasonable.
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