if it wasn't for you vs if it was not you

The phrase 'if it wasn't for you' is correct and commonly used in English, while 'if it was not you' is not a natural or common construction. The first phrase is the correct choice when expressing gratitude or acknowledging someone's help.

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if it wasn't for you

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express gratitude or acknowledge someone's help. It implies that the person being addressed played a crucial role in a positive outcome.

Examples:

If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have passed the exam.
If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have made it on time.
If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have found my lost keys.
If it wasn't for you, we wouldn't have won the game.
If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't have finished the project.

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We'd be working out of a shoe box if it wasn't for you.
Actually, if it wasn't for you and your amazing poster, I never would have gotten the truth out of tina.
I'd be having a complete meltdown if it wasn't for you, Syl.
Now, four babies are downstairs that wouldn't be here if it wasn't for you.
I wouldn't be where I am if it wasn't for you...
We could not have gotten this far if it wasn't for you. Okay?
It might've just been talk if it wasn't for you.
Now, I wouldn't be stuck with this dump... ...if it wasn't for you and these ungrateful kids.
...if it wasn't for you and your dad, I probably wouldn't be alive.
Because if it wasn't for you, Amy, I'd still be that guy.
A lot of people think they could have broken Rourke if it wasn't for you.
I would have came out under a sheet if it wasn't for you.
I'd probably be in worse shape than him if it wasn't for you.
So I got to thank you, Burke because I never would have put myself out there if it wasn't for you.
Maybe, but if it wasn't for you, I'd be facing the electric chair.
I might not have become an evil recluse, if it wasn't for you, Stephens.
I would still have my dignity if it wasn't for you.
I would have gotten to see Jerry attend his senior prom if it wasn't for you.
I would stay up there forever if it wasn't for you... ...and gas.
I would never have learned English if it wasn't for you.

if it was not you

This phrase is not a natural or common construction in English.

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