if you decide you don't like it vs when you decide you don't like it.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'If you decide you don't like it' implies a hypothetical situation where a decision may or may not be made, while 'When you decide you don't like it' implies a more certain or expected situation where a decision will be made at some point.

Last updated: March 22, 2024 • 1174 views

if you decide you don't like it

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about a hypothetical situation where a decision may or may not be made.

Alternatives:

if you decide that you don't like it
if you choose not to like it

when you decide you don't like it.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to talk about a situation where a decision is expected to be made at some point.

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You are not gong to die when you decide it.
You'll get your daylight ring back when you decide to behave.
Your bottom's when you decide to stop digging.
Well, we can't all drop everything when you decide to show up.
That doesn't just evaporate when you decide it does.
Now is when you decide, Mitch. Whether you're a coward or not.
You decide. I'm really not up to it.
It's only over when you decide it's done.
When you decide to start taking your job seriously, we'll discuss it.
But please be absolutely sure before you decide.
Clearly, I only know what you want to tell me when you decide you want to tell it to me.
When you decide to accomplish something, M, you go after it.
I'll be right here if you decide you need me.
Now, there's a sizeable check in this envelope let me know if you decide to cash it.
You can sleep on it before you decide.
I'll support whatever you decide.
We do not think more, you decide.
I fight for whatever you decide.
Now is the time you decide.
Ernesto is ready to agree to whatever you decide.

Alternatives:

once you decide you don't like it
after you decide you don't like it

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if you decide you don't like it vs when you decide you don't like it.