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" Which one should I say to mean I completely agree?"
The second one.
" I can't agree more," is incorrect usage of grammar.
You can say, " I don't agree." or, " I can't agree .....because "...........................
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| #3 (permalink) Thu Jun 18, 2009 8:31 am can't vs couldn't |
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Hi Daemon,
I would say this is a difference of emphasis.
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is if you like more direct and suggests: I completely agree with what you are saying now/at this moment/in our discussion.
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| I couldn't agree more. |
is less direct and is if you like a little bit removed from the discussion and suggests: If you asked me for my opinion, I would completely agree with what you said.
Rather a subtle difference, I should say.
Hope this helps.
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| #4 (permalink) Thu Jun 18, 2009 11:28 am can't vs couldn't |
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Thanks a lot, Bill and Alan!
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