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altiwife

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How could I say it otherwise?
I would not adverse to taking a drink.
 

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Your version is incorrect.

Look up the difference between "adverse" and "averse".
 

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Thanks.
And once again. How could I say it otherwise?
I would not be averse to taking a drink.
 

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Thanks.
And once again. How could I say it otherwise?
I would not be averse to taking a drink.

In addition to the correct version quoted above, you could say "I wouldn't mind having a drink," "I wouldn't mind a drink," "I'd love a drink," or many other things to express the idea.
 

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In keeping with another ongoing thread, you could also say I could do with​ a drink.
 
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