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English translation: Had it been me, ...
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| 4 | Had it been me, ... |
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| 3 | As far as I'm concerned, ... |
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| 3 | (I think) if I had been in his shoes ... |
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| 2 | To use myself as an example, |
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| 1 | If I ask myself |
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35 mins confidence: 
As far as I'm concerned, ... Explanation: This is just a guess really, but it's difficult to see what else it might mean. |
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To use myself as an example, Explanation: Really just another guess that takes it in a slightly different direction. Helen, I think you'll have to figure out what wording makes the most sense in your context. :-) |
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4 hrs confidence:
(I think) if I had been in his shoes ... Explanation: :o) |
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If I ask myself Explanation: Not a very bright thing to say ........ |
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9 hrs confidence:
Had it been me, ... Explanation: ska jag gå till mig själv - very much colloquial, means 'if it had been me' |
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