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He did see it coming vs He saw it coming

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'He did see it coming' emphasizes the action of seeing it coming. 'He saw it coming' is a more straightforward way to express the same idea. The choice between them depends on the emphasis the speaker wants to give to the action.
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He did see it coming

This phrase is correct and emphasizes the action of seeing it coming.

This phrase is used to emphasize the action of seeing something coming. It is often used to contrast with a previous statement or to add emphasis to the fact that the person did indeed see it coming.

Examples:

  • He did see it coming, but he chose to ignore the warning signs.
  • I know he did see it coming, even though he never mentioned it to me.
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... Perhaps he did see it coming but couldn't see Tsukishima repairing Ichigo's Bankai (which is the big difference-maker). Upvote 1. Downvote Reply ...
  • May 4, 2016 ... Oh but it seems he did see it coming. Cainer's own Sagittarian horoscope for Monday was "uncannily prescient", the statement added.
  • Jun 19, 2021 ... He did see it coming, suggesting that the popular explanation that Tony didn't see it coming is incorrect. Upvote 1. Downvote Reply reply
  • But he did see it coming, sounded its early warning, and defined the central problems that would occupy the leaders that followed him. Churchill's speech at ...
  • Jan 6, 2011 ... He did see it coming though. He was scootering while wearing a lot of electronic equipment, which probably had something to do with ...
  • Jan 16, 2022 ... I doubt Katakuri could stop such an advance, even if he did see it coming. Moreover, unlike the RT5, aside from Queen's viral agents this ...
  • May 25, 2020 ... Someone has died for us as well. He did see it coming, for all eternity, and he planned it himself as the just means of justifying, not his ...
  • Sep 8, 2024 ... Actually he did see it coming. meriyaika. Shoulda been me. September 8 · star_railed_memes's profile picture · star_railed_memes. •. Follow.
  • Apr 28, 2016 ... But he did see it coming. He and his long-distance girlfriend were fighting a lot. The breakup that came next — it started by text message ...
  • Nov 26, 2022 ... I didn't see that coming!” As a matter of fact, He did see it coming: He planned for it! He told us about their plot, hundreds of years in ...

Alternatives:

  • He saw it coming, but he didn't react in time.
  • He did anticipate the problem.
  • He was aware of the situation beforehand.
  • He foresaw the outcome.
  • He was prepared for what was coming.

He saw it coming

This phrase is correct and is a straightforward way to express the idea of seeing something coming.

This phrase is a simple and direct way to express that someone foresaw or anticipated something. It is commonly used in everyday conversation.

Examples:

  • He saw it coming and took action to prevent it.
  • She saw it coming a mile away.
  • I saw it coming, but I couldn't stop it.
  • They saw it coming, but they were powerless to change the outcome.
  • We saw it coming, so we were prepared.
  • Aug 29, 2024 ... Could Beast Boy turn into a cockroach to survive the nuke if he saw it coming? Question/Suggestion.
  • Jul 6, 2016 ... There is no way to read DeLillo's novels and not understand that — at least on a subconscious level — he saw it coming. I'm not sure how I ...
  • Aug 24, 2024 ... He saw it coming and yet he didn't. ... This video cannot be played.
  • Jan 21, 2014 ... Though there's no way he saw it coming, I'm thinking that nothing surprised Jacob anymore. You sense that, in some ways, he's a shell of the ...
  • He Saw it Coming; Don't Let me Go; Spy vs Spy; Blame it on the Night; Godspeed. Album: He saw it Comin. Band: Jack Russell's Great White. Reviewed by: Storm ...
  • Feb 28, 2022 ... ... He saw it coming before you did and He is there. He is waiting. And He is capable. You don't have to do this alone sis. Let Him handle this ...
  • Mar 21, 2024 ... he saw it coming . i have many ideas to draw but i don't have the time to do what i want rn so i let my frustrations sketch miri for now ...
  • ... HE saw it coming. He has a plan. Hold HIS hand, trust, and watch it happen. Love you all. I'm thankful for my friends. You've been the most faithful ...
  • Aug 5, 2024 ... 5137 likes, 41 comments - mobsters.daily on August 5, 2024: "He Saw It Coming! #Sopranos".
  • Feb 7, 2013 ... He saw it coming. He knew that it was going to happen to you, and He's arranged things in such a way that this will come out for your good ...

Alternatives:

  • He anticipated it.
  • He foresaw the situation.
  • He knew what was coming.
  • He predicted the outcome.
  • He was aware of the impending event.

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