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It could hurt you. vs It might hurt you.

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They are interchangeable and convey a similar meaning of potential harm or danger. The choice between 'could' and 'might' is a matter of the writer's personal preference or style.

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It could hurt you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express a possibility of causing harm or pain.

This phrase is used to indicate a potential risk or danger that may result in harm. 'Could' is a modal verb that suggests a hypothetical situation.

Examples:

Be careful with that knife; it could hurt you.
If you touch the hot stove, it could hurt you.
Running in the dark without a flashlight could hurt you.
Eating too much sugar could hurt you in the long run.
Playing with fire could hurt you.

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Sure it could hurt you baby. But give it a little try. See that's the thing about love. Friends Sometimes will blind you. Sneak up behind you. You cant give enough
Aug 11, 2014 ... The only way that it could hurt you is that you won't be able to be considered for a certain program at that school, but it won't impact whether or ...

Alternatives:

it might hurt you.
it may hurt you.
it can hurt you.
it is possible that it will hurt you.
it is likely to hurt you.

It might hurt you.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey a possibility of causing harm or pain.

This phrase is used to indicate a potential risk or danger that may result in harm. 'Might' is a modal verb that suggests a lower level of probability compared to 'could'.

Examples:

Be careful with that broken glass; it might hurt you.
If you don't wear a helmet, it might hurt you if you fall.
Walking on thin ice might hurt you.
Not following the safety instructions might hurt you.
Ignoring the warning signs might hurt you.

Show examples from the web [+]

So don't ask, it might hurt you too. Maybe I'm the fool. To turn down the love you' re offering. Thanks - but love's a no (my baby) There's too much at stake
May 22, 2014 ... ... so vicious, it might hurt you just to watch it >. Watch: This hit from rugby league is so vicious, it might hurt you just to watch it. Rugby league hit ...
I know it might hurt you a little but in the end it just might be worth it. Having a friendship is sometimes so much better than having a relationship. But don't make ...
I respect that it might hurt you to know that he doesn't trust you the way he once might have, but if you want the best for him, you have to let him take those steps ...

Alternatives:

it could hurt you.
it may hurt you.
it can hurt you.
it is possible that it will hurt you.
it is likely to hurt you.

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