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whats the differnt between these two sentense
i wish i dont have to go tonight
i wish i didnt have to go tonight
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[1] You don't know yet if you have to go out.
[2] You know you have to go out.

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whats the differnt between these two sentense
'I wish I dont have to go tonight' Is not good, better to say I don't wish/want to go tonight-You have a choice and can stay away.
'I wish I didnt have to go tonight' Even though you don't want to go you have no choice and must attend.
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