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picture myself in that situation vs myself in that situation

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Picture myself in that situation" implies imagining oneself in a specific scenario, while "myself in that situation" is more general and can be used to refer to oneself in a particular circumstance.

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picture myself in that situation

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to express the act of imagining oneself in a specific scenario.

This phrase is used when someone is visualizing or mentally placing themselves in a particular situation to understand or empathize with it.

Examples:

  • I can picture myself in that situation, and it's not easy to deal with.
  • She asked me to picture myself in that situation before making a decision.
  • Mar 22, 2012 ... ... with a stroke is now at your fingertips. This sounds like no big addition at all, but I can picture myself in that situation and pulling my hair out.
  • “This” Henrike explained, “helped me picture myself in that situation and get interested in those small details which I normally find extremely boring.” We also  ...
  • Aug 6, 2015 ... I like to picture myself in that situation from the Airman's perspective, "your wing commander had his hand on his side arm in a stand off with a a ...
  • I basically try to understand how individuals think and feel, without being in that situation, trying to picture myself in that situation. Everybody needs help in some  ...

Alternatives:

  • imagine myself in that situation
  • see myself in that situation
  • envision myself in that situation
  • visualize myself in that situation
  • place myself in that situation

myself in that situation

This phrase is correct and can be used in English to refer to oneself in a particular circumstance.

This phrase is more general and can be used to talk about oneself in a specific situation without the act of imagining or visualizing.

Examples:

  • I found myself in that situation before, and it was challenging.
  • She always handles herself well in that situation.
  • Dec 16, 2004 ... “I recognise myself in that situation…” Using photographs to encourage reflection in general practitioners. BMJ 2004; 329 doi: ...
  • For instance, take the client who paid by cheque. On reflection, how could I have avoided putting myself in that situation? If I were trusting myself, I would have:.
  • Aug 24, 2015 ... If I have the opportunity, and I find myself in that situation to move away from the fight or the threat...I'm moving away from the threat." Lee said.
  • Apr 15, 2014 ... I blamed myself 3.5/4 years of the emotional abuse he put me through, because I blamed myself for putting myself in that situation, for being so ...

Alternatives:

  • me in that situation
  • my position in that situation
  • my role in that situation
  • my circumstances in that situation
  • my state in that situation

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