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Значение 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 в предложении
- 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.
Как использовать 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.
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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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Частые вопросы о It could've been worse
Что значит It could've been worse?
Things could have turned out more negatively.
Что значит It could've been worse на русском?
Things could have turned out more negatively.
Какое определение у It could've been worse?
A phrase indicating that a situation is not as bad as it could have been.
Как использовать It could've been worse в предложении?
After the storm, we lost some branches, but it could've been worse.
Можешь привести ещё один пример с It could've been worse?
I failed the exam, but it could've been worse if I hadn't studied at all.
Какие синонимы у It could've been worse?
Распространённые варианты: things could be worse, not the worst outcome, acceptable result.
Какие слова сочетаются с It could've been worse?
Часто сочетается с could've been better, not as bad, count your blessings.
Какие частые ошибки при использовании 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.
Как произносится It could've been worse?
US: //ɪt ˈkʊd əv bɪn wɜrs//, UK: //ɪt ˈkʊd əv bɪn wɜːs//. Послушай аудио выше, чтобы услышать произношение носителя.
It could've been worse формальное или неформальное?
"It could've been worse" неформальное, поэтому подходит для непринуждённых разговоров с друзьями и семьёй.
Когда стоит использовать 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.