“hope it helps” or “hope this helps”, which is appropriate?
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If you are unsure of whether “hope it helps” or “hope this helps” is appropriate, consider asking yourself the question “Am I giving advice?” If the answer is yes, use “hope it helps”. If the answer is no, use “hope this helps”.