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If I had known you were coming, I would have prepared something.
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If I had known you were coming, I would have prepared something.
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How to use in different contexts
Expressing Regret
I regret not knowing you were coming; I would have prepared something special.
Making an Excuse
I'm so sorry, I didn't know you were coming, otherwise I would have prepared a meal.
Hypothetical Situation
If they had let me know in advance, I would have prepared a presentation.
Showing Consideration
I wish I had known you were coming; I would have made sure there was enough food.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had I been aware of your arrival, I would have made preparations.
Casual
If I'd known you were coming, I would have gotten something ready.
Simpler English
I would have made something if I knew you were coming.
Phrases to learn
If I had known
Expressing a hypothetical situation based on past events.
would have prepared
Expressing a hypothetical action in the past.