English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i wouldn't do that if i was you" Mean?
Learn what "i wouldn't do that if i was you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Hey, I wouldn't do that if I was you.
This means the speaker advises the other person not to take the action because it may be a bad idea.
From The Dumb Billionaire Heiress In Love Part I, Episode 37
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is warning someone against doing something risky.
Usage Scenario
Use this to caution someone in conversation. It's common in speech, though the grammar is often heard as 'if I were you.'
Better ways to say it
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I wouldn't do that if I were you.
2
I wouldn't do that if I was you.
3
I wouldn't go there.
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