- Chinês Tradicional (Hong Kong)
- Chinês Simples (China) Quase Fluente
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Inglês (EUA)
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Castelhano (Espanha)
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Inglês (RU)
Which of the following do you think is the most common daily expression?
1. I tried to call you but to no avail.
2. I tried to call you but in vain.
3. I tried to call you but couldn't get through.
4. I tried to call you but no luck.
5. I tried to call you but couldn't reach you.
1. I tried to call you but to no avail.
2. I tried to call you but in vain.
3. I tried to call you but couldn't get through.
4. I tried to call you but no luck.
5. I tried to call you but couldn't reach you.
- Inglês (EUA)
3,4, and 5 are normal. Unless your speaking very quickly, say "But I couldn't reach you/but I couldn't get through" with "I".
1 and 2 are poetic and would sound really strange in a normal conversation, and definitely from a foreigner.
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- Chinês Tradicional (Hong Kong)
- Chinês Simples (China) Quase Fluente
- Inglês (EUA)
3 and 5 would be fine in a formal email. Just use "I". I think 4 sounds like you're a little annoyed, and it's kind of informal
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