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Johner Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Would like

Hi,

I'd like if you let me inside.

I'd like have you let me inside.

I'd like you to let me inside.

Are all three OK at least in casual way?

Thanks..
  

Top answer

I'd like to have you let me in(side). (have and let don't fit well in this sentence) have someone to something- it is someone's duty to do something someone let me inside - It gives the impression that someone holds the power to open the doors for you or to shut you out. (up to him or her to "let" you in) I'd like you to let me in(side).

— Holyduke

  • I'd like to have you let me in(side).
  • (have and let don't fit well in this sentence) have someone to something- it is someone's duty to do something someone let me inside - It gives the impression that someone holds the power to open the doors for you or to shut you out.
  • (up to him or her to "let" you in) I'd like you to let me in(side).
  • sounds a bit contridictory but I think its ok.
  • (like what a husband would say to an angry wife) These sounds more natural: I'd be glad if you let me in(side) I'd be very happy if you let me in(side).
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I'd like to have you let me in(side).

(have and let don't fit well in this sentence) have someone to something- it is someone's duty to do something

someone let me inside - It gives the impression that someone holds the power to open the doors for you or to shut you out. (up
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I understand. Thanks a lot holyduke..
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johnerHi,

I'd like if you let me inside.
I'd like have you let me inside.
I'd like you to let me inside.

Are all three OK at least in casual way?

Thanks..
No, I would not consider them natrual at all.

If I need to get inside with someone's assistance, I would say " I'd appreacite it if you let me in".

I'd be
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Ok, I see the problem.

So instead of happy or glad, I should change it to I'd appreciate it, I'd be thankful, I'd be grateful etc...?
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Yes, you are catching on.
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dimsumexpressNo, I would not consider them natrual at all.
Really? I see that your complain is about the meaning rather than structure or grammer. But I can easily say that in my language there could be at least one case in which we can use each one of them. Let's say, if "I'd like if you come with me" is natural, why would "I'd like if you let me in" not be?
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"I'd like if you come with me"

I often hear "I'd like you to come with me"

Don't know which one is the more common construction.
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holyduke"I'd like if you come with me"

I often hear "I'd like you to come with me"

Don't know which one is the more common construction.
No doubt, This one!
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johnerReally? I see that your complain is about the meaning rather than structure or grammer.
Hi,

For whatever this may be worth to you, I'd like to toss in a few more pennies. When non-natives start learning English, there is often this stiff tendency to focus and follow the grammar rules to the teeth which is not wrong and perfectly normal. What I p
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