I left this one vs I left it

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'I left this one' is used when referring to a specific item or object, while 'I left it' is more general and can refer to any object or situation. The choice between the two depends on the level of specificity the speaker wants to convey.

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I left this one

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific item or object.

This phrase is used when the speaker wants to emphasize a particular item that was left behind. It adds specificity to the statement.

Examples:

I left this one on the table.
I left this one in the car.

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I left this one in case something happened to me and someone else had to bring the boy across to complete the plan.
I think he left this one for you.
I think he left this one for you.
You're lucky I have this one left.
When I left this country in 1948, I left this country for one reason only, one reason... I didn't care where I went.
Maybe he left this one behind before he died.
They have left this one for the fastest finisher.
And you left this one to walk alone on her first time.
No, I left one already.
I left one for Tom too.
I left one by everyone's door.
I left one of my books at school.
I left one by everyone's door.
But since many primitive races believed that man entered the next life just as he left this one, they did not relish the idea of becoming old and decrepit.
I left one because of that. I couldn't stand it.
If-if I left one, then you'd be walking around crooked all the time.
I left one Eag le i ntact.
It's true. I left one of Danny's toys at the beach.
So even if I left one in, that wouldn't kill the patient.
I left one of my books here. I needed it.

Alternatives:

I left this item.
I left this object.

I left it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in a more general sense, referring to any object or situation that was left behind.

This phrase is more general and can refer to any object or situation that was left behind. It is not as specific as 'I left this one.'

Examples:

I left it at home.
I left it on the shelf.

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I left it in Hong Kong.
I left it there with the motor running...
The stream's dammed up, just like I left it.
Thought maybe I left it here.
But I think I left it at my old digs.
Kitchen looks just like I left it.
I left it in the parking lot this morning.
Look, I left it too long at the dry cleaners.
I left it in my office.
I left it on the counter this morning.
I left it in the street on purpose.
Remind me where I left it.
I left it outside a bar in Fairfax.
My car - I left it there.
I left it outside for you.
It's okay, I left it running.
Nuts! I left it at home.
No, I left it at the Rosewood.
I left it at that bar after dance class.
I left it in the refrigerator, Mrs. Genevieve.

Alternatives:

I left that.
I left the object.

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