Hello,

I have a question about 'would think'.

May I ask if we can say 'Most people would think that she is a nurse.' to mean it is something commonly believed to be true, but it is actually not what everyone expects?

Thank you!

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Hello,

I have a question about 'would think'.

May I ask if we can say 'Most people would think that she is a nurse.'  to mean it is something commonly believed to be true, but it is actually not what everyone expects?

Thank you!

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It means that it looks true, but is probably not true. She appears to be (looks like, acts like) a nurse but is (probably) not.

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It is commonly believed to be true, but not in actual fact what she is!

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That is the right idea ~ could also be : naturally assume

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Many thanks for your answers =>