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> I wouldn’t be surprised if this doesn’t happen more often. From context I guess you meant either "I wouldn’t be surprised if this happens more often" or "I w
by svat 3y ago
> I wouldn’t be surprised if this doesn’t happen more often.
From context I guess you meant either "I wouldn’t be surprised if this happens more often" or "I would be surprised if this doesn’t happen more often." (https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?cat=273 https://languagelog.ldc.upenn.edu/nll/?cat=273 has many fun examples of this sort of thing)
- seanmcdirmid 3y agoOops. And this is what happens when you accidentally double your negatives, thanks for the point out even if it’s too late to edit.
- svat 3y agoI cannot deny that your comment couldn't have failed more to displease me. Cheers,