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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Wouldn't

A: I know these shoes are expensive but I wouldn't want to see myself in those shoes. Or, I wouldn't like to wear those shoes.

Correct with wouldn't?
  

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The price of the shoes is just one element in the choosing process. The appearance and comfort are likely what most buyers consider. It isn’t likely that you would say, “I wouldn’t want to see myself (be seen) in those shoes” based on the price; instead it would be the appearance of them.

— Wilpeter

  • The price of the shoes is just one element in the choosing process.
  • The appearance and comfort are likely what most buyers consider.
  • It isn’t likely that you would say, “I wouldn’t want to see myself (be seen) in those shoes” based on the price; instead it would be the appearance of them.
  • Likewise, “I wouldn’t like to wear (enjoy wearing) those shoes” would often be based on the comfort.
  • Despite that, “wouldn’t” is being used correctly.
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The price of the shoes is just one element in the choosing process. The appearance and comfort are likely what most buyers consider. It isn’t likely that you would say, “I wouldn’t want to see myself (be seen) in those shoes” based on the price; instead it would be the appearance of them. Likewise, “I wouldn’t like to wear (enjoy wearing) those shoes” would often be based on the comfort.
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wilpeterThe price of the shoes is just one element in the choosing process. The appearance and comfort are likely what most buyers consider. It isn’t likely that you would say, “I wouldn’t want to see myself (be seen) in those shoes” based on the price; instead it would be the appearance of them. Likewise, “I wouldn’t like to wear (enjoy wearing) those shoes” would often
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Do you mean, “I know I would like to have a six pack abs, but I couldn’t have them.” ?
or perhaps, "I know I could have six pack abs, but I wouldn't want them."
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wilpeterDo you mean, “I know I would like to have a six pack abs, but I couldn’t have them.” ?or perhaps, "I know I could have six pack abs, but I wouldn't want them."
I wouldn't have them. I am trying to say I want to have them but I got injured back. So, it's almost impossible. Is the use of wouldn't correct with this context?
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There's an expression I remember from long ago: "I would if I could, but I can't so I won't."
If you had a choice, you might use "wouldn't" But with your bad back situation, you "couldn't" have them.
Would comes from will. Could comes from can.
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