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nobody could vs anybody couldn't

The correct phrase is 'nobody could.' 'Anybody couldn't' is not a common or correct construction in English. 'Nobody could' is used to express the idea that no person was able to do something.

Last updated: March 17, 2024 • 2808 views

nobody could

Correct. This phrase is commonly used in English to express the idea that no person was able to do something.

This phrase is used to indicate that no person had the ability to do a particular action.

Examples:

  • Nobody could solve the puzzle.
  • Nobody could resist her charm.
  • Nobody could have predicted the outcome.
  • Nobody could understand his reasoning.
  • Nobody could have imagined such a turn of events.
  • Nobody Could Have Predicted, Interest Rates Edition. August 23, 2015 5:55 pm August 23, 2015 5:55 pm. Comment. Photo. The Wall Street Journal speaks ...
  • Nobody could touch Puff back when Puff had it. Lyric Meaning. Look how complimentary Jay is. Puff Daddy was so awesome, nobody could touch him ( except, ...
  • I wanted an album so rugged nobody could touch it. Spent a million a track and went over my budget. Lyric Meaning. Excellent start to one of Eminem's finest ...
  • She was a wild young mustang, no bridle, no reigns, Full of fire and spirit inside. The last of a rare breed, born to run free, The horse nobody could ride.

anybody couldn't

Incorrect. This construction is not commonly used in English.

  • Sep 28, 2015 ... Couldn't cover anybody. Couldn't tackle anybody. Couldn't put pressure on Oakland quarterback Derek Carr. Have I written this story before?
  • Couldn't sell to anybody; couldn't pay my board; so I had to go to work in a quartz mill at ten dollars per week. I was glad to get that berth, but I couldn't keep it.
  • I would recommend them to anybody! Couldn't have asked for more considerate and caring people!” -VISHAL BHAGIRATH. “Has a positive experience with ...
  • Sep 28, 2015 ... Splatoon is an amazing game, if you like online team games I find it difficult to believe anybody couldn't enjoy it. Even if you aren't a hotshot you ...

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