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I would be mute vs I would be in mute

The correct phrase is "I would be mute." The phrase "mute" is an adjective that describes a person's inability to speak. Adding "in" before "mute" as in "I would be in mute" is incorrect and not commonly used in English.

Last updated: March 08, 2024 • 1015 views

I would be mute

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the idea that someone would be unable to speak or silent in a particular situation.

Examples:

  • If I were in that situation, I would be mute.
  • After hearing the shocking news, she was mute with disbelief.
  • He would be mute during the meeting as he was feeling unwell.
  • In the presence of his crush, he would be mute and unable to form coherent sentences.
  • If asked about his feelings, he would be mute and avoid the question.
  • I would be mute, beautiful, changless as the earth for you. I would be your memory, without age, always innocent, always waiting in the King's white house.
  • Without music, I would be mute, like a fish without water, like a bird without wings like a human being without air.” ― Ricardo Derose. tags: music, music-lyric, ...
  • Without music, I would be mute, like a fish without water, like a bird without wings like a human being without air.” ― Ricardo Derose. tags: music, music-lyric, ...
  • ... been the motor strip, or had the hole created been less deep and more shallow , it would have invaded the speech centers of my brain, and I would be mute.

I would be in mute

This phrase is incorrect in English. The preposition "in" should not be used before "mute."


Alternatives:

  • I would be mute

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