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- 03-Nov-2011, 22:18 #1
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I bet Greetings
Could somebody clarify this: What is the correct usage - I bet you a thousand dollars, or I will ( iŽll ) bet you a thousand dollars.
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- 03-Nov-2011, 23:00 #2
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Re: I bet Welcome to the forum lennuk.
The answer to your question depends on the situation. "I bet .." is making an offer of a bet; "I'll bet ..." is expressing your willingness to bet.
- 03-Nov-2011, 23:11 #3
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Threadstarter / Original Poster Re: I bet Thank you for the quick reply!
So if I am making a bet against somebody, it is always correct to use the I bet you a car or any other noun?
- 04-Nov-2011, 08:16 #4
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Teacher Re: I bet Yes. Only a pedant would consider whether you should have said I'll bet.
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