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if I were you
if I were you
an expression introducing a piece of advice. John: If I were you, I'd get rid of that old car. Alice: Gee, I was just getting to like it. Henry: I'd keep my thoughts to myself, if I were you. Bob: I guess I should be careful about what I say.
if I were you
putting myself in your situation Oh, I wouldn't listen to that nonsense if I were you.