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If I were a guy vs If I was a guy

Both phrases are commonly used in English, but they have different levels of formality. "If I were a guy" is considered more formal and is often used in hypothetical or unreal situations. On the other hand, "if I was a guy" is more informal and is frequently used in everyday speech.
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If I were a guy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in formal or hypothetical contexts.

This phrase is used to express hypothetical or unreal situations. It is considered more formal than "if I was a guy."

Examples:

  • If I were a guy, I would understand how you feel.
  • If I were a guy, I would ask her out on a date.
  • Nov 15, 2021 ... "Did I just say If I were a guy?" ... This video cannot be played.
  • If I were a guy, I'd probably receive a high-five.” July 11, 2013 By Contributor. I was at the Staples at 19th and L during my lunch break, shopping for a ...
  • Sep 16, 2020 ... Ayane: “You can't have Kazehaya. But you know... It'd be different if I were a guy, wouldn't it? If I were... I' ...
  • Nov 22, 2017 ... ... if I were a guy I wouldn't feel that out of place like I usually do. Many people prefer girls who are average height or short which doesn ...
  • May 5, 2016 ... Fan Forum > TV Shows - Past > Friends > Matthew/Chandler thread ~ "If I were a guy..." Request a Forum | View New Forums. Pages, « First · < · 4 ...
  • Apr 6, 2016 ... ... if 'I were a guy'. I often find myself 'faceapping' my cringy selfies to know how great I would have looked if I were a guy. I don't want to ...
  • Aug 26, 2016 ... Fan Forum > TV Shows - Past > Friends > Matthew/Chandler thread ~ "If I were a guy..." Request a Forum | View New Forums. Pages, « First · < · 7 ...
  • Monday 11 April 2016. "Would they call me a diva if I were a guy?" Zaha Hadid, Architect and Woman. Do you resent being called “architecture's diva,” or do ...
  • Sep 18, 2018 ... But would he have offered if I were a guy in a chair? If not, then the gender question is problematic. I tend to think the best of people ...

Alternatives:

  • If I were in your shoes
  • If I were rich
  • If I were you
  • If I were a bird
  • If I were president

If I was a guy

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English, especially in informal speech.

This phrase is used in everyday speech to express hypothetical or unreal situations. It is considered more informal than "if I were a guy."

Examples:

  • If I was a guy, I would help you move the furniture.
  • If I was a guy, I would have done things differently.
  • Jul 31, 2018 ... Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group If I Was A Guy · Fefe Dobson Sunday Love ℗ 2005 The Island Def Jam Music Group Released on: ...
  • Apr 5, 2017 ... Is it weird that I feel like, if I was a guy, I would be gay? All related (13).
  • Mar 20, 2022 ... It's so cute and has more life than if it was to have to have the same dialogue if I was a guy. Discuss.
  • Oct 21, 2024 ... If I Was A Guy I Would Date You · 1827 Likes, TikTok video from max ⚢ (@localhappyhippie): “cuz why · 72.8K Likes, 908 Comments. · 688 Likes, ...
  • Jun 4, 2022 ... Got asked if I was a guy or a girl today, I'm a trans guy but seeing I walked around like this, I consider this an absolute win.
  • 5 days ago ... 132.2M posts. Discover videos related to If I Was A Guy for One Day on TikTok. See more videos about If Only There Was Someone Who Loved You ...
  • Sep 24, 2021 ... ... if I was a guy and sometimes wish I had been born male. Does that make me trans? ·. Thank you for your A2A… If you are asking about being ...
  • If I was a guy, I'd get to wear the pants, making all the decisions, asking girls to dance, yeah yeah. If I was a guy, I'd be my biggest fan.

Alternatives:

  • If I were a guy
  • If I were in your place
  • If I were a man
  • If I were taller
  • If I were younger

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