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It's the worst I have ever had in my life.

It's the worst I have ever had in my life.

'Ever' is fine here.
'Ever' is unnecessary here.


Votes: 93 Comments: 3 Added: October 2007
Comments:
Kimmikoto - 8th October 2007 18:51
Yes, ever is necessary! If, you take out ever, you have and had. Which are the same word, except different tenses.
 
Bryan - 27th February 2008 01:15
'Have had' is perfectly acceptable English. The question is, does 'ever' add any meaning to the sentence. In my opinion, 'in my life' is rather inclusive so 'ever' adds nothing.
 
Jim - 27th February 2008 23:12
Bryan is right.
 
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