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Could there be any difference between these idioms?
Woudn't you know it.
Wouldn't you just know it.
Thank you in advance!
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"Just" in this context is an intensifier. It makes the sentence a little bit stronger. But in practical usage, they have the same meaning.
The difference is similar to:
It is so hot this summer.
It is just so hot this summer.
Or:
It is so nice to meet you.
It is just so nice to meet you.
In all cases, the word "just" makes the statement a little bit stronger.
١٨ مايو ٢٠١٣
Could = Can in this case. "Could" is more formal than "can".
١٨ مايو ٢٠١٣
the difference is tone of voice ,"just" have a bit stronger.
١٨ مايو ٢٠١٣
Can I ask you that why you use "could" here: Could there be any difference between these idioms? thank you.
١٨ مايو ٢٠١٣
Hmm. I don't know if there is much of a difference between the two. Both of them are used to add to the irony of a situation; for example: "I had to pay for my ice cream and, wouldn't you know it [or wouldn't you just know it], I left my wallet at home and had to ask my 5 year old to pay for the both of us with her allowance." I would say that wouldn't you just know it sounds more awkward. Hope this helps! Good luck.
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الإنجليزية, اليابانية, البرتغالية
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الإنجليزية, اليابانية
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