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    Just do it

    I have heard a lot of people say that:
    If I were a millionaire, I would travel all over the world.
    If I won a lot of money, I could find a girlfriend.
    If I could speak English very well, I could make a lot of friends from all over the world.
    If I graduated the school, I couldn’t study any more. ("couldn't study" implies that you are not able to study--공부할 수 없다)
    Suggestion: "I wouldn't have to study anymore."
    If I had time, I would learn to play piano.
    If my children would grow, I would have many time to do work.  ("Would grow" is awkward. The word time cannot be counted, therefore you would not say "many time.")
    Suggestion: If my children were grown, I would have a lot of time to do work.

     
    And I have heard some people regret and say that: (not exactly wrong but it is awkward. )

    If I have studied hard in school, I would make a lot of money. (Usually, "I" is followed with the word "have." However, when you put it in front of if, you change tense, and it would instead be "If I had ______")
    If I had studied hard in school, I would make a lot of money.
    If I have worked hard, I would buy a house.
    If I had worked hard, I would buy a house.
    If I have did exercise every day when I was young, I would be more healthy.
    If I had exercised every day when I was young, I would be more healthy.
    If I have spent my time with my children, my children would be more happy.
    If I had spent my time with my children, my children would be more happy.
    If I have eaten less, I could lose my weight. 
    If I had eaten less, I would have lost weight. 
    If I haven’t have relationship with him, I wouldn’t so sad now.
    If I hadn't had  a relationship with him, I wouldn’t be so sad now.

     
    STOP TO REGRET! STOP TO COMPLAIN! JUST CHOOSE TO DO IT WHAT YOU WANT! (To say ___하지마  say "Stop ____ing.")

    STOP REGRETTING. STOP COMPLAINING.


    Not bad at all! These are some really complex grammatical structures! Good job!

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    December 12, 2016
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    Honestly, even among native speakers the answer is ambiguous! It can mean both definitions. It can also mean anything in between those two definitions. Some older generations use this phrase non sexually. It all depends on context. I wouldn't worry too much about it--if your English speaking friend says they hooked up with someone, ask them what they mean! As a native speaker, I always ask too!
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    December 12, 2016
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