スレッドを立てるまでもない質問スレッド Part 372

[過去ﾛｸﾞ] スレッドを立てるまでもない質問スレッド Part 372 (1002ﾚｽ)
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What is the difference in meaning between (A), (B), and (C)?

(A) I wish I had done it.
(B) I wish I could have done it.
(C) I wish I would have done it.

Let's break down the nuances in each of these phrases:

(A) I wish I had done it.

This indicates regret over not having done something in the past. It implies that you had the opportunity, but for some reason, you didn't take it. Now, looking back, you wish you had.

(B) I wish I could have done it.

This phrase suggests a desire to have had the ability or circumstances to do something in the past, but you were unable to. It focuses on an inability to act due to constraints beyond your control.

This is less common and somewhat more awkward in English. It suggests a conditional or speculative wish that you had taken an action in the past. It's similar to (A), but (A) is the more standard and natural way to express this kind of regret in English.

Using (C) "I wish I would have done it" is indeed unusual and somewhat awkward in everyday English. However, it might be used in a very specific context where you are emphasizing the choice or decision aspect of the past action. For instance:

Imagine you're reflecting on a past decision with a friend, and you're discussing various outcomes:

Example:
Friend: "Why didn't you join us for that hiking trip last summer?"
You: "I wish I would have done it, but I was worried about my fitness at the time."

In this context, you're not just expressing regret (as in (A)), nor simply wishing for the capability (as in (B)). You’re emphasizing the decision you made, even though you had the opportunity and ability to do it.

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