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If they hadn’t changed the project deadline, we would have finished it on time.
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If they hadn’t changed the project deadline, we would have finished it on time.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should avoid changing deadlines to ensure projects finish on time.
Describing Habits
We always try to meet deadlines, but sometimes unexpected changes occur.
Asking About Others
Did the deadline change affect your project completion?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If the client hadn't requested changes, we would have delivered the project earlier.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had the project deadline remained unchanged, timely completion would have been achieved.
Casual
If they hadn't messed with the deadline, we'd have been done on time.
Simpler English
We would have finished on time if the deadline hadn't changed.
Phrases to learn
changed the deadline
To alter the date or time by which a project or task must be completed.
finished it on time
To complete a task or project by the scheduled deadline.