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Meaning

You can use ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if‘ to suggest or dream of a desirable outcome, usually one that depends on specific actions, efforts, or decisions.

Today’s Sentences

01

Wouldn’t it be nice if we bought a new car?

Situation 1

Wouldn’t it be nice if we bought a new car?

Yea, then we could pack even more stuff into the trunk.

Are you being sarcastic or trying to make me laugh?

I’m totally being sarcastic.

Situation 2

Is it just me or do I feel like the car is getting smaller?

I think we do need more space.

Wouldn’t it be nice if we bought a new car?

I would love to buy a new car but we’re already so tight on finances.

02

Wouldn’t it be nice if that smile were for me?

Situation 1

She has the prettiest smile, doesn’t she?

Are you still in love with her?

The heart wants what the heart wants.
Wouldn’t it be nice if that smile were for me?

If you love her, go after her and don’t look back.

Situation 2

Wouldn’t it be nice if that smile were for me?

It seems like you’re still not over her.

I never will be.
She’s the one that got away.

I’m so sorry.
I wish things were different for you.

03

Wouldn’t it be nice if we got to travel the world?

Situation 1

What do you want to do for our 10 year anniversary?

Wouldn’t it be nice if we got to travel the world?

It would be amazing to do that.
But we might have to wait until our 20 year anniversary.

Should we just go somewhere close-by?

Situation 2

Wouldn’t it be nice if we got to travel the world?

You’re such a dreamer.

What do you mean?

Traveling the world costs a whole lot of money.
Which is why you’re a dreamer.

04

Wouldn’t it be nice if we did a destination wedding?

Situation 1

So, since we’re engaged now.
Should we plan a wedding?

What kind of venues are you interested in?

Venues.. Wouldn’t it be nice if we did a destination wedding?

A destination wedding?
Let’s look into it!

Situation 2

Wouldn’t it be nice if we did a destination wedding?

Are you serious?
I would love that!

A few downsides are that you can’t have everyone at the wedding and it can be costly.

You’re right.
But we can cut back on other things to accommodate a wedding elsewhere.

05

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could eat whatever we wanted?

Situation 1

This buffet looks amazing.
I’m so hungry!

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could eat whatever we wanted?

Then we wouldn’t have to worry about weight or health.

Exactly.
I guess we can indulge once in a while.

Situation 2

Wouldn’t it be nice if we could eat whatever we wanted?

I’ve always wished for that.

Me too.
Eat and never get full, never gain weight, never get those sugar spikes.

Only in our dreams I guess.

Writer’s Note

In the phrase, ‘Wouldn’t it be nice if‘, you can replace nice with other adjectives to form your sentence. Here are some different examples to show you:

  1. Wouldn’t it be cool if we won free tickets to the basketball game?
  2. Wouldn’t it be amazing if we could buy a new house?
  3. Wouldn’t it be funny if we missed our flight because we got drunk at the airport pub.
  4. Wouldn’t it be awesome if we won the lottery?
  5. Wouldn’t it be inspiring if we got to learn something new everyday?
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Are you going to

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