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I bet that is vs I bet that was

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I bet that is' is used when referring to something in the present or future, while 'I bet that was' is used when referring to something in the past.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 730 views

I bet that is

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something in the present or future.

This phrase is used to express confidence in a statement or prediction about the present or future.

Examples:

  • I bet that is the best movie of the year.
  • I bet that is going to be a great party.
  • I bet that is what happened.
  • Okay, I bet that is where he put the razor blade in her tire.
  • I bet that is the limo driver right now calling about your presents.
  • I bet that is the most honest you've ever been with a girl and it wasn't even you!

Alternatives:

  • I'm sure that is
  • I believe that is
  • I think that is

I bet that was

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to something in the past.

This phrase is used to express confidence in a statement or prediction about the past.

Examples:

  • I bet that was a fun trip.
  • I bet that was a great concert.
  • I bet that wasn't very hard for you.
  • I bet that wasn't very hard for you.
  • I bet that was a big seller.
  • I bet that was a big hit with the girls.
  • I bet that was on purpose, too.
  • I bet that was a hoot to watch.
  • I bet that was the best Liberty port one ever got.
  • I bet that was made up by some jealous goddess.
  • I bet that was transferred there by Jessica.
  • Well, I bet that was a long talk.
  • I bet that was fun for you, to flash that star in front of all the crowd.
  • I bet that was the first one you ever had.
  • I bet that was a real selling point for the killer.
  • I bet that was his place we just came from. Yes.
  • Well, I bet that was very hard for him to do.
  • I bet that was the best liberty we had ever got.
  • I bet Paul didn't beat up that mugger. I bet that was Lone Vengeance.
  • I bet that was her choice...
  • - I bet that was her choice.
  • -I bet that was a long talk. [SIGHS] He forgave me.

Alternatives:

  • I'm sure that was
  • I believe that was
  • I think that was

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