we could see all the things vs we could see everything

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'We could see all the things' is more specific and implies seeing a particular set of things, while 'We could see everything' is more general and implies seeing all things in a broader sense.

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we could see all the things

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in everyday English. It implies seeing a specific set of things.

This phrase is used when referring to a particular group or set of things that were visible. It suggests a more limited scope of visibility compared to 'everything.'

Examples:

We could see all the things on the table from where we were sitting.
In the museum, we could see all the things that were on display.
She arranged the room so that we could see all the things she wanted to show us.
The lights were so bright that we could see all the things in the room clearly.
From the top of the hill, we could see all the things happening in the valley below.

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But perhaps we could see things in a more positive light.
So I'll put a little line up here which represents learning, and that's how we used to do it. We could see things, understand them, take the time to put them into practice.
Sometimes I can see all the things that were supposed to happen so clearly.
If you could see things differently you might see the beauty of them.
The Briggs that I knew... he could see things from 3,000 feet.
I just had this crazy idea could see things from Nathan's side...
It's possible that Monsieur Barredout could see things in me...
I mean, you could see things, your tattoos.
I could see things were falling apart.
Dobie could see things a boy shouldn't have to.
Because the minute you see all the things you have, you see all the things that you stand to lose.
I always thought if I ever fell in love I wanted to go and see all the things That scared me most.
You don't see all the things you've done.
I can see all the things you're doing.
Not really. Also, I need to see all the things that Nigel has pulled for Gwyneth's second cover try.
Like he could see things in me I didn't want to face.
She could see things I never could.
Yesterday at the Zoo, you could see things happen before they even happened.
I only wish that Sam could see things as clearly as you do.
When I was a kid, I could see things.

Alternatives:

We could see everything
We could see all of it
We could see all the items
We could see all the objects
We could see all the stuff

we could see everything

This phrase is commonly used in English and implies seeing all things in a general sense.

This phrase is used when referring to seeing all things without any specific limitations. It suggests a broader scope of visibility compared to 'all the things.'

Examples:

From the top of the tower, we could see everything in the city.
After the fog lifted, we could see everything clearly.
With the binoculars, we could see everything on the other side of the lake.
Standing on the beach, we could see everything around us.
The view from the mountain peak allowed us to see everything below.

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So if you were to wear these for a whole day, we could see everything you're doing
This morning, I could see everything clearly.
If this panel had not fused, I could see everything inside.
I could see everything she was doing.
I could see everything as it was.
And it was cold, so you could see everything.
She could see everything and she kept going.
'Suddenly, I could see everything.
Then one day, I woke up... and I could see everything.
I could see everything that was going on under the big top.
I can't explain it. I wish you could see everything that is inside me.
I could see everything that was going on as though it were laid out in the palm of my hand.
My father brought this telescope and put it next to my bed... so I could see everything out the window.
Just some days you see everything clearly.
See everything restored to proper place.
You can see everything from that window.
I see everything clearly now, Mogge.
I'm warning you, we can see everything from up here.
I see everything that I need to.
You see everything from Brubaker's point of view.

Alternatives:

We could see all the things
We could see all of it
We could see all the items
We could see all the objects
We could see all the stuff

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we could see all the things vs we could see everything