English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it would have" Mean?
Learn what "it would have" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It would have been worse if I had to watch you die.
He means the situation would have been even more painful if he had to witness the person die.
From My Handsome Bodyguard, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He expresses that watching someone die would have been even worse for him emotionally.
Usage Scenario
Use this in highly emotional or dramatic contexts. It sounds intense and is not natural for everyday conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
It would have been worse if I’d had to watch you die.
2
Seeing you die would have been even worse.
3
That would have broken me.
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