Can you elaborate on this: You couldn't've known it

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi folks…
Can you elaborate on this: “you couldn’t’ve known it”. So, I am quite sure that in the written part it is not ok, nevertheless, I’ve heard people saying it…Then, is that ok when pronouncing it?

Thanks a lot!

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couldn’t’ve
shouldn’t’ve
wouldn’t’ve
won’t’ve
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You’re right, Serzige. Contractions such as the ones above are all quite normal in spoken English. :wink:

Amy