I don't want to get lost vs I won't get lost

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Hi everyone,

“I’ve never been to Syracuse before and I don’t want to get lost.”

Could I say “I never been to Syracuse before and I won’t get lost” as well? Would the meaning be the same?

Thanks a lot. Bye bye

2

You can say it - but it won’t be right. :slight_smile:

The grammar is incorrect there. ‘I never been’ is not possible.

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Ciao Beeesneees, that was just a typo. So I can’t say “… I won’t get lost” there.

Thanks a lot. See you very soon.

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The meaning would be different.

I don’t want to get lost - an expression of concern indicating that the person wishes to take steps to avoid this happening.
I won’t get lost - an expression affirming that there is no fear of this happening.

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It’s clear now.

I’m a great teacher: my name is Beeesneees :wink: