conjunction
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
doubt if/whether
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You can complain, but I doubt if it’ll make any difference.
it is debatable whether/how etc
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It’s debatable whether this book is as good as her last.
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Whether the object was used for rituals is highly debatable .
(whether) by fair means or foul (= using unfair methods if necessary )
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They were determined to achieve victory, by fair means or foul.
whether...or not
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He’s going to do it whether we like it or not .
PHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
(whether you) like it or not
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You're going to the dentist, whether you like it or not.
I was wondering if/whether
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I was wondering if you could babysit tomorrow night.
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We were wondering if you'd like to come with us.
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Actually, I was wondering if I could paint the room?
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I guess I was wondering if people would still call me a hippie if I cut my hair off, you know.
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Next weekend. I was wondering if you fancied coming along for the ride.
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We were finally talking about bodies. I was wondering whether he would ever make a move.
I wonder if/whether
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I wonder if you could help me.
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For a few days I wondered if it could be used mysteriously in some odd and wonderful crepe batter.
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I didn't tell you this the other day when I made you all laugh. I wonder whether I am odd.
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I let a moment pass. I wondered if I could just shut up and let the subject die.
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I was beginning to enjoy the game. I wondered if she was enjoying it too.
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In fact, I wonder if, ethically, we should even be asking people to organize.
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It was by now that and I wondered whether chilli had been a good choice for a hot meal.
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Mind you, I wonder if, at their age, they realise that kippers are smoked herrings.
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Mr. Howard I wonder whether the hon. Gentleman is citing Lambeth council as a model of efficiency and good practice.
no matter how/whether/what etc
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Another 10 percent or so will vote Republican, no matter what.
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As devoted parents, they want to stand by their son no matter what happens.
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But inside the Forum, no matter how lopsided the talent levels, the setting alone made it great.
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But the algorithm is the same finite set of instructions no matter how big the numbers.
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My priority is to drive the business, bring in the revenue, no matter what it takes.
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The Universe is one organic whole, no matter how diverse and widely differing its manifold aspects may seem to be.
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Throughout the century, no matter what the current literary rage, Contemporary Romances have maintained a quiet, yet devoted audience.
not give a shit (what/whether/about etc)
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As David said, the union simply does not give a shit .
not know whether to laugh or cry
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When the whole cake fell off the table, I didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
not know whether you are coming or going
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Andre's so in love he doesn't know whether he's coming or going.
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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He asked me whether I wanted to play golf this afternoon.
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I'm sure we'll see each other again soon, whether here or in New York.