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I know 'would' carries many meanings. My problem is sometimes I find it difficult to tell which meaning the speaker uses. I think I understand its hypothetical usage, and in some contexts, its politeness usage. Below is a post that has several woulds I have trouble interpreting. I also...

Inchoateknowledge wrote: 1. "If one of us loses our job, we will have to do as bet as we can." (Idioms Dictionary Cambridge) 2. If one of us loses their job, ... . 3. If one of us loses their jobs, 4. If one of us loses his or her job, 5. If one of us loses his or her jobs, Which numbers...

Yes. I thought maybe that's what you were referring to. would in an if clause is possible when the would or the entire if-clause is part of a formula of politeness. if you would be so kind is a typical example of if with would in a "politeness phrase". This formula is equivalent to please ....