if i was you I would vs if I were you I would

Both phrases are correct, but 'if I were you, I would' is the more commonly used and accepted form. 'If I was you, I would' is also used in informal speech, but 'if I were you, I would' is considered more grammatically correct.

Last updated: March 06, 2024 • 963 views

if i was you I would

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech, but it is less grammatically correct than the alternative.

This phrase is often used in informal contexts or casual conversations. It is less formal and considered less grammatically correct than the alternative.

Alternatives:

if I were you, I would

if I were you I would

This phrase is the more commonly used and accepted form. It is considered more grammatically correct than the alternative.

This phrase is the preferred form in standard English. It is used to give advice or make a suggestion in hypothetical situations.

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if I were you I would
I get two of if I were you...
I'd watch out if I were you.
I'd keep my eyes skinned if I were you.
I'd watch the company I kept if I were you.
I wouldn't try anything rash if I were you.
See, if I were you Thornton... I woulda just stayed dead.
I sure wouldn't advertise it if I were you.
I'd stick to the laughing if I were you.
But if I were you, I'd change that combination pronto.
I wouldn't complain if I were you, miss.
I should forget about him if I were you.
I'd reconsider if I were you.
I'd start running if I were you.
Wouldn't open the door if I were you.
I'd double-check those tights if I were you.
I wouldn't depend on Ruth's word if I were you.
I wouldn't be so calm if I were you.
I'd stand back if I were you.
I wouldn't trust me if I were you...
So if I were you, I'd think twice before having principles.

Alternatives:

if I was you, I would

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if i was you I would vs if I were you I would