English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "would be hard" Mean?

Learn what "would be hard" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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It would be hard to believe that she's not

It means the speaker thinks the person is likely still nearby searching for the missing thing.

From In Her Shadow, Episode 30

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker says it would be hard to believe the person is not still nearby looking for something.

Usage Scenario

Use this in detective-like or suspenseful conversation to explain a likely situation. It is too specific and long for a common standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

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It would be hard to believe she's not around looking for it.
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She's probably still around looking for it.
3
She's likely still looking for it.

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