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I wouldn't go that far.

pronoun + modal + verb + adverbial phrase C1 pronoun + modal + verb + adverbial phrase

This phrase is used to express partial disagreement or to indicate that one does not agree with the full extent or an extreme claim made by someone else. It's a way of saying 'I agree with some of what you said, but not all of it, or not the most extreme part.'

I wouldn't go that far.: This phrase is used to express partial disagreement or to indicate that one does not agree with the…

Definition

'I wouldn't go that far.' is a common English collocation. This phrase is used to express partial disagreement or to indicate that one does not agree with the full extent or an extreme claim made by someone else. It's a way of saying 'I agree with some of what you said, but not all of it, or not the most extreme part.'

I wouldn't go that far.

“While I agree he's talented, I wouldn't go that far as to say he's the greatest artist of all time.”

Examples

  • He suggested the company was on the verge of collapse, but I wouldn't go that far.
  • While she is a strong leader, I wouldn't go that far as to call her a dictator.
  • Many critics praised the film as a masterpiece, but personally, I wouldn't go that far.
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  • The new policy is certainly ambitious, but I wouldn't go that far as to say it's revolutionary.
  • You could say the weather is bad, but I wouldn't go that far; it's just a bit chilly.
  • Some people think he’s completely incompetent, but I wouldn't go that far; he just lacks experience.
  • After seeing the new evidence, she admitted, 'I still believe him, but I wouldn't go that far as to claim his innocence with absolute certainty now.'
  • They are a tough opponent, no doubt, but I wouldn't go that far as to say they are unbeatable.
  • The economist argued that the market was in a bubble, but I wouldn't go that far without more data.

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