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as soon as VS the second VS the moment
What's most natural?
I didn't think I'd get caught as soon as I walked in.
I didn't think I'd get caught the moment I walked in.
I didn't think I'd get caught the second I walked in.
2020년 4월 16일 오후 4:15
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All three are correct. The only difference would be how you want to emphasize how quickly you were recognized.
“The second” or “the moment” could imply you were recognized quicker. You could even say:
I didn’t think I’d be caught the very second I walked in.
2020년 4월 16일
Thanks all :D
2020년 4월 16일
There's no problem with using any of these. They all sound natural
2020년 4월 16일
In that situation, all the examples are used naturally.
2020년 4월 16일
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