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If i was you vs if I where you

Both "if I was you" and "if I were you" are commonly used in English, but "if I were you" is considered more grammatically correct. The use of "were" in the subjunctive mood is preferred in formal writing, while "was" is more commonly used in informal speech.

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If i was you

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech.

This phrase is often used in informal contexts to express hypothetical situations or give advice.

Examples:

If I was you, I would go talk to him.
I would do things differently if I was you.

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If I was you, I'd reconsider.
I would be so nervous if I was you.
If I was you I stopped to walk out there with those clothes.
I'd keep an eye on my job if I was you.
If I was you two, I'd be looking for another job.
So if I was you, I'd mind my tongue.
If I was you, I would Consider yourself lucky.
I'd make an appointment if I was you.
I'd start slow if I was you.
I wouldn't take that ride if I was you.
I would be scared if I was you.
I would be doing cartwheels if I was you.
I'd borrow some sugar if I was you.
If I was you, I'd forget about this Scofield.
I would, if I was you.
But I'd check my pockets if I was you... because I do believe she lifted your timepiece.
I would take off if I was you.
I should spend it if I was you.
And if I was you, I wouldn't even bother lacing up those skates.
If I was you I'd start studyin' for that motorman exam right now.

Alternatives:

If I were you (more formal)

if I where you

This phrase is considered more grammatically correct and is often used in formal writing.

This phrase is commonly used in formal writing or when expressing hypothetical situations or giving advice.

Examples:

If I were you, I would reconsider my options.
I would act differently if I were you.

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Thanks. I'll be if I where you.
Just if I knew where you...
He asked me if I knew where you were last night.
And will pay me grand if I tell where you are.
When they start in on my girl, if I know where you are, I tell them.
If I see where you're going, you will not be safe.
Let me see if I get where you're headed here.
If I know where you are, you won't be safe.
Sir, you mind if I ask where you're going?
And that was right before he asked me if I knew where you were, which, I'm assuming, is the only thing he really cares about.
If I knew where you could find him, Detective, I would tell you and gladly.
I mean, maybe if I was where you guys are at in life, with all you have to be proud of...
I mean, maybe if I was where you guys are at in life, with all you have to be proud of...
I mean, maybe if I was where you guys are at in life, with all you have to be proud of...
Kate called and asked if I knew where you were, so -
If I tell you where Agnes is, you'll just kill her.
He said he'd give me $100 if I asked you where you were flying.
If I tell you where Vallon is, he'll kill my wife and kid, man.
And if I show you where Marlo hides his Mercedes?
If I tell you where it is, you'll just kill me and keep it for yourselves.

Alternatives:

If I was you (informal)

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