English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "if you do" Mean?
Learn what "if you do" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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If you do that, you ruin the whole plan.
This means one bad action will damage or destroy the overall plan.
From Duty Or Desire, Episode 48
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone warns that one action will ruin the entire plan.
Usage Scenario
Use this to warn someone against taking a risky action. It can sound forceful or accusatory in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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If you do that, you ruin the whole plan.
2
You'll ruin the whole plan if you do that.
3
That would ruin everything.
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