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Were it not for his courage, we would have lost everything.
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Narrator
Were it not for his courage, we would have lost everything.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Without courage, you might lose everything.
Describing Habits
His courage saved us from losing everything.
Asking About Others
If it weren't for their bravery, what would have happened?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If he hadn't been courageous, we'd be in a terrible situation.
Rephrased versions
Formal
His courage prevented the loss of everything.
Casual
We owe him big time; his bravery saved us from losing it all.
Simpler English
We lost nothing because he was brave.
Phrases to learn
Were it not for
If it were not for; but for.
lost everything
Suffered a complete and devastating loss.