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

"If I were a guy"

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

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

"If I was a guy"

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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