Significado em português

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UK//ɪt ˈkʊd əv bɪn wɜːs//US//ɪt ˈkʊd əv bɪn wɜrs//

Significado de It could've been worse

A phrase indicating that a situation is not as bad as it could have been.

In simple words: Things could have turned out more negatively.

It could've been worse em uma frase

  • After the storm, we lost some branches, but it could've been worse.
  • I failed the exam, but it could've been worse if I hadn't studied at all.
  • Though the meeting took longer than expected, it could've been worse without the coffee break.
  • She was upset about the delay, but it could've been worse if we had missed our flight.

Como usar It could've been worse

Often used in conversation to indicate that a situation is not as bad as it could have been. Avoid in formal writing.

Grammar pattern

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Memory hint

Imagine a character who narrowly escapes disaster, saying this to lighten the mood.

Palavras relacionadas

Collocations with It could've been worse

  • could've been better
  • not as bad
  • count your blessings

Synonyms for It could've been worse

  • things could be worse
  • not the worst outcome
  • acceptable result

Common mistakes with It could've been worse

  • Using in a overly serious context.
  • Confusing with 'It could be worse', which is slightly less definitive.
  • Not using the contraction 'could've' properly.

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Perguntas frequentes sobre It could've been worse

O que significa It could've been worse?

Things could have turned out more negatively.

O que significa It could've been worse em português?

Things could have turned out more negatively.

Qual é a definição de It could've been worse?

A phrase indicating that a situation is not as bad as it could have been.

Como se usa It could've been worse em uma frase?

After the storm, we lost some branches, but it could've been worse.

Pode dar outro exemplo de It could've been worse?

I failed the exam, but it could've been worse if I hadn't studied at all.

Quais são os sinônimos de It could've been worse?

Algumas alternativas comuns são things could be worse, not the worst outcome, acceptable result.

Que palavras combinam com It could've been worse?

Costuma combinar com could've been better, not as bad, count your blessings.

Quais são os erros comuns ao usar It could've been worse?

Using in a overly serious context. Confusing with 'It could be worse', which is slightly less definitive. Not using the contraction 'could've' properly.

Como se pronuncia It could've been worse?

US: //ɪt ˈkʊd əv bɪn wɜrs//, UK: //ɪt ˈkʊd əv bɪn wɜːs//. Ouça o áudio acima para escutar a pronúncia nativa.

It could've been worse é formal ou informal?

"It could've been worse" é informal, então combina com conversas casuais com amigos e família.

Quando devo usar It could've been worse?

Often used in conversation to indicate that a situation is not as bad as it could have been. Avoid in formal writing.