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my friend called you vs i expect he called

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they convey different meanings. 'My friend called you' is a statement indicating that the speaker's friend contacted the listener, while 'I expect he called' expresses the speaker's anticipation or belief that the friend made a phone call. Both phrases are correct in their respective contexts.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 515 views

my friend called you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to convey the message that the speaker's friend contacted the listener.

This phrase is used to inform someone that the speaker's friend has made a phone call or attempted to communicate with the listener.

Examples:

  • My friend called you yesterday.
  • I heard that my friend called you earlier.
  • Did my friend call you back?
  • When did my friend call you?
  • My friend called you, but you were not available.
  • Sep 9, 2013 ... And to think I was offended when my friend called you a SLAM PIG. Try and try, I' ve lived my life by a lie. If there's one thing I've learned, it's that ...
  • Apr 28, 2013 ... ... you for help with a hunger project but when you emailed me it was because my friend called you a bitch but I kind of agree with him now.
  • May 6, 2014 ... aine griffin 3 weeks ago. Hi Amy my friend called you a poo. Read more Show less. Reply · 1. ▽ Report spam or abuse. Lisa McCourt 1 month ...
  • One and a half hours from that initial text, Rita called the FBD to say, "My friend called you about an hour and a half ago about a burn that I had on my finger.

i expect he called

This phrase is correct and is used to express the speaker's anticipation or belief that the friend made a phone call.

This phrase is used when the speaker believes or anticipates that the friend has made a phone call, without direct confirmation.

Examples:

  • I expect he called while we were out.
  • I expect he called to check on you.
  • I expect he called to discuss the project.
  • I expect he called to invite us to the party.
  • I expect he called, but I'm not sure.

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