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I advise you not vs I advise you against

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I advise you not' is used when giving advice on what not to do, while 'I advise you against' is used when advising against a particular action or decision.

Last updated: March 29, 2024 • 1192 views

I advise you not

This phrase is correct and commonly used when giving advice on what not to do.

This phrase is used when advising someone on what actions to avoid or not to take.

Examples:

  • I advise you not to eat too much before the race.
  • I advise you not to invest all your money in one stock.
  • I advise you not to go out alone at night.
  • I advise you not to skip breakfast.
  • I advise you not to procrastinate on your assignments.
  • Honey, I advise you not to look.
  • As your ex-attorney, I advise you not to worry.
  • Captain Dinesen, I advise you not to go.
  • Detective Leary, I advise you not to speak.
  • I advise you not to make a scene.
  • If there is another, Madam, I advise you not to keep it to yourself.
  • I advise you not to waste my time.
  • I advise you not do that.
  • And I advise you not to come back without him.
  • I advise you not to think about your past, because this game is over, the past will no longer be relevant.
  • I advise you not to go with another, I could show you the green mice!
  • I advise you not to.
  • I advise you not to start again!
  • I advise you not to terminate.
  • I advise you not to take risks.
  • I advise you not to try to foist your moral views on anyone else in this group.
  • And I advise you not to ask ridiculous questions.
  • I advise you not to give me any trouble, Doctor.
  • I advise you not to leave this evening, and if necessary I oppose it.
  • I advise you not to take up this case!

Alternatives:

  • I recommend that you do not
  • I suggest you avoid
  • I would advise against

I advise you against

This phrase is correct and commonly used when advising against a particular action or decision.

This phrase is used when advising someone against a specific course of action or decision.

Examples:

  • I advise you against taking that job offer.
  • I advise you against traveling alone to that country.
  • I advise you against buying that car without a thorough inspection.
  • I advise you against confronting him without all the facts.
  • I advise you against making hasty decisions.
  • I advise you against that.
  • I should advise you against going to the village.
  • Which is why I strongly advise you against consulting with Mike.
  • Look, speaking as your attorney, I strongly advise you against preventing a man from doing his business.
  • I'd advise you against pursuing this line of questioning, Private Cooper.
  • Sir, as a complexion scientist, I must advise you against using any more.
  • I still need to advise you against doing this, Alan.
  • As chief counsel of this company, I have to advise you against all of this.
  • I would like to advise you against this.
  • I advise you to protect yourself against it.
  • But at this point, I'd advise against you becoming an adoptive parent.
  • I just got to say one last time, as your appointed lawyer, I strongly advise against you representing yourself.
  • It's only fair to advise you against Fog Hollow.
  • As your counsel, it is my duty to strongly advise you against this.
  • He'll advise you against it, which is his job.
  • But since you haven't yet unnamed me Hand of the King, it is my duty to advise you against it.
  • In that case, sir, may I advise against the lady eating the clam chowder.
  • I advise against this, sire.
  • We strongly advise against any delay.
  • We would in any case advise you to vote against.

Alternatives:

  • I recommend that you avoid
  • I suggest you refrain from
  • I would advise not to

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