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Old Mar 20th, 2019, 07:30 pm
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However, like to +inf can also be used to express the idea "I think it's a good idea".
Hi susan,

Is it possible to say "1. I like to fish" to express that I think it's a good idea as above you said in the quote without doing the activity actually?

Can I also use these two sentences to express that I think it's a good activity but without actually doing it.

2. I like fishing.
3. I like going fishing.

Thank you very much.
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Old Mar 21st, 2019, 06:00 am
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No, no and no. If you don't actually do it, how can you say "I" like... Think about the literal meaning of the words.
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Old Mar 21st, 2019, 08:36 pm
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Hi susan,

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