If I was you, I wouldn’t go. vs If I were you, I wouldn't go.

Both phrases are correct, but 'if I were you, I wouldn't go.' is more commonly used in English. The use of 'were' in the second phrase is the subjunctive mood, which is the correct form to use in hypothetical or unreal situations.

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If I was you, I wouldn’t go.

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is a conditional statement expressing a hypothetical situation. It is used to give advice or make a suggestion based on a hypothetical scenario.

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Jun 19, 2012 ... Melvina Robinson 3 years ago. "If i was you, i wouldn't go to church all the time and then go to hell."~Dr. Mattie Moss Clark said the truth.
May 15, 2012 ... Please try again later. Published on May 15, 2012. What an up and coming fighter ! If I was you I wouldn't go blinking on this one ! He'll have ya ...
If I was you I wouldn't go nowhere either. Let him go, put his ass out. Know what I' m saying. Look all you gotta do is tell him. I'm through. Trying to prove my love
“He said 'If I was you, I wouldn't go down this road any further. You might run into something you don't want to.' So I said, 'Okay, thanks,' and I turned the jeep ...

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if I were you, I wouldn't go.

If I were you, I wouldn't go.

This phrase is correct and more commonly used in English.

This phrase is a conditional statement expressing a hypothetical situation. It is used to give advice or make a suggestion based on a hypothetical scenario. The use of 'were' in this phrase is the subjunctive mood, which is the correct form to use in hypothetical or unreal situations.

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If I were you, I wouldn't go out with that man. How is this different from the first conditional? This kind of conditional sentence is different from the first conditional ...
PLEASE REMEMBER THIS: 1) In IF sentences and after WISH we usually use WERE instead of WAS. e.g. If I were you, I wouldn't go to Praga. However, "if I was ...
You never been employee of the month. Al: That's right, but if I were you I wouldn' t go out on any limbs. Sandy: Look, I'm a size five, and you are going to sell me ...
May 24, 2012 ... If I were you, I wouldn't go up there. Also, would is being used to emphasise doubt, so imagine if B were less doubtful, and didn't use have:.

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if I was you, I wouldn't go.

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If I was you, I wouldn’t go. vs If I were you, I wouldn't go.