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I will not make it vs I couldn't make it

The phrases are both correct, but they have somewhat dissimilar meanings. 'I will not make it' indicates a future event where the speaker is certain they will not succeed, while 'I couldn't make it' implies a past event where the speaker was unable to succeed. The choice between them depends on the tense and certainty of the situation.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the speaker's certainty about not succeeding in a future event.

"I will not make it"

This phrase is used to convey the speaker's belief or certainty that they will not succeed in a future endeavor or event.

Examples:

  • I will not make it to the meeting on time.
  • I will not make it to the airport before the flight takes off.
  • I'm so sorry I will not make it to WAVE DAY at the fair. I was hospitalized Sunday with diverticulitis. It's just awful. Very painful. I hope to make...
  • Mar 13, 2023 ... Unfortunately, I will not make it. Is the crystal worth 900 gems in your opinion (= buying one level) · Comments Section · Community Info Section.
  • Nov 15, 2022 ... My lawyer told me that I will not make it. What does it mean? Are you looking at serving time.. Have you been to prison before? He may be ...
  • Aug 1, 2023 ... I feel like I will not make it. Tips & Advice. Hello everyone. Sometimes I feel like I can't make it . I am from India and just a guy from a ...
  • Jul 24, 2024 ... I will not make it to De Cally tomorrow in Owerri. · By December 1 dollar will be 2000 naira in the zoo so I think I should sell. · BTC is at all ...
  • Oct 30, 2024 ... Brit Benson (@britbensonwritesbooks). At this rate, I will not make it to next week .
  • Jun 14, 2024 ... I will not make it easy for others to silence my voice or spoon feed me the information they think I should be privy to. Remember, no one is ...

Alternatives:

  • I won't succeed.
  • I won't be able to make it.
  • I won't reach my goal.

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express the speaker's inability to succeed in a past event.

"I couldn't make it"

This phrase is used to indicate that the speaker was unable to succeed in a past endeavor or event.

Examples:

  • I couldn't make it to the party last night.
  • I couldn't make it to the concert because of traffic.
  • Jan 10, 2019 ... Hello everyone, Is there a more formal way of saying "I couldn't make it to ..."? For example, if I'm writing a formal email to apologize ...
  • Feb 15, 2024 ... 24 hours ago, I couldn't make it out of Central Yarnham. Today ... r/bloodborne ...
  • Jul 26, 2010 ... Would you consider the phrase, "sorry I couldn't make it to the party!" correct?
  • Jul 10, 2019 ... I'm Sorry I Couldn't Make It True. The look on his face as he stared down at me left no doubt that he was thinking the same thing. His eyes ...
  • I Couldn't Make it Okay” — Two Stories from Parents of Teens with BDD. Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD) can be an incredibly isolating disorder not just for ...
  • Oct 8, 2024 ... 205 likes, 3 comments - jayknox on October 7, 2024: "Sorry I couldn't make it ✈️ been a bit busy. In Antigua 🏝️".
  • I couldn't make it 24 hours! Feel like joining me for a nightcap? For one night only, I'll be appearing at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hotel &...
  • Oct 30, 2024 ... thekalenallen on October 30, 2024: "Since I couldn't make it out on Halloween night this year because of Elf rehearsals (Broadway life, ...
  • I couldn't make it 24 hours! Feel like joining me for a nightcap? For one night only, I'll be appearing at the Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood Hotel &...

Alternatives:

  • I wasn't able to make it.
  • I failed to make it.
  • I didn't manage to make it.

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