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Doesn't surprise me vs Don't surprise me

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Doesn't surprise me' is the correct form when referring to a singular subject, while 'Don't surprise me' is used when the subject is plural or non-specific. It's important to match the verb form with the subject in English.

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Doesn't surprise me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a singular subject that is not causing surprise. The verb 'doesn't' matches the singular subject.

Examples:

  • It doesn't surprise me that he won the award.
  • She doesn't surprise me with her creativity.
  • Oct 12, 2022 ... ... doesn't surprise me Do you really think that I could care? If you really don't like me Find somebody else It could be anyone else out there ...
  • Mar 11, 2018 ... Here's a subtle example I've discovered recently. Tell someone a fact they don't know, and listen for the answer: “That doesn't surprise me.”
  • Nov 15, 2024 ... I studied in Amsterdam — the antisemitic violence there doesn't surprise me. A graduate of the University of Amsterdam recalls an atmosphere ...
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  • Jul 6, 2024 ... It doesn't surprise me that the T-34 is still being used but What I didn't expect 80 of them to still be in service · Comments Section · Community ...
  • It doesn't surprise me that she and her team would come up with something that talks about dishonesty and division in a marriage where someone betrays...
  • Mar 22, 2023 ... r/playstation - Doesn't surprise me anymore. Archived post. New comments cannot be posted and ...
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  • Oct 16, 2024 ... This doesn't surprise me at all. Food.
  • This doesn't surprise me one bit! Love to see it Jase Winchester! Amazing young man from an amazing family. The world needs more of this!

Alternatives:

  • It's no surprise to me
  • I'm not surprised
  • I expected that
  • That's what I expected
  • I saw that coming

Don't surprise me

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to plural subjects or non-specific subjects that are not causing surprise. The verb 'don't' matches plural or non-specific subjects.

Examples:

  • Your comments don't surprise me.
  • People's reactions don't surprise me.
  • Jan 15, 2019 ... ... ) and www.lungrecords.com (USA). Evan Thomas Way & The Phasers - Don't Surprise Me. 1.8K views · 5 years ago ...more. YAT Cosmos. 406.
  • Nov 6, 2024 ... Results don't surprise me based on who I saw voting. Vent. I was an election judge yesterday for a polling place at a public housing complex ...
  • Apr 9, 2022 ... I'm a Trans Woman. Bullies Don't Surprise Me, but Allies Still Do. ... Ms. Boylan is a contributing Opinion writer. She writes on L.G.B.T.Q. ...
  • Nov 17, 2024 ... Anchovy's Dreams Really Don't Surprise Me · Comments Section · Community Info Section · More posts you may like.
  • Feb 1, 2023 ... 4025 likes, 104 comments - savannahdextermusic on February 1, 2023: "Fake people don't surprise me anymore, loyal people do.".
  • Fake people don't surprise me anymore, loyal people do. 7:32 PM · Jan 14, 2018 · 1,642. Reposts · 54. Quotes · 4,524. Likes. 3. Bookmarks.
  • Feb 6, 2019 ... Fake people don't surprise me anymore; loyal people do. This is a sad statement about our society, but it is true nonetheless.
  • Nov 3, 2013 ... Don't surprise me! Don't do it. I am anti-surprises. I can just imagine people looking at me like I said I was anti-Christ.
  • Dec 4, 2018 ... ... don't surprise me. -. I really thought that I was gonna sit this one out. Despite how I strongly feel about it all, if you're.

Alternatives:

  • It's no surprise to me
  • I'm not surprised
  • I expected that
  • That's what I expected
  • I saw that coming

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