Recommendations · Opinions and society
can't go wrong with
very safe recommendation
You cannot go wrong with something when it is a choice that is very unlikely to disappoint.
This vs that
You can't go wrong with the roast chicken.
The roast chicken is a safe bet.
Hear it in real life
Which flowers should I get for Mum?
You can't go wrong with roses.
You can't go wrong with the roast chicken here; it's what everyone orders.
Which sounds natural?
Psst — which one would you actually say?
The everyday phrase is warm and reassuring, whereas the stiff version sounds like a written evaluation.
The mistake everyone makes
Not: You can't go wrong with to order the fish.
Say: You can't go wrong with the fish.
Use a noun or gerund after 'with', not 'to' plus a verb.
Say it together
Whole chunks natives use with it.
can't go wrong with ___
You can't go wrong with a simple black dress.
You can't go wrong with the set lunch; it's good value.
Phrases to borrow
More for talking about recommendations.
I'd definitely recommend
I'd definitely recommend booking your tickets in advance.
you might want to try
You might want to try the new café near the station.
Recommendations words
Opinions and society · Recommendations: the words around “can't go wrong with”.
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Your turn: say it out loud
You can't go wrong with that one.
Say it out loud two or three times, until it feels like yours.
can't go wrong with
very safe recommendation
“You can't go wrong with the roast chicken here; it's what everyone orders.”
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