Collocations for "if"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "if" in context.
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ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.n- is still a big if
- is a big what if
- no ifs, ands or buts (about it)
- too many ifs in the [plan, speech]
'if' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
< beset> by if they want - English Only forum
" If we didn't built the reservoir, there would be a terrible flood"? - English Only forum
`if need be the...' how possible? - English Only forum
--if there was ever any doubt-- - English Only forum
, even if it is easier said than done. - English Only forum
, if any, - English Only forum
, if not always - English Only forum
", when" and ", if" - English Only forum
,<if expected>, - English Only forum
. . . and she looked as if she was doubting him. - English Only forum
.. if they hadn't arrived to the last date stated - English Only forum
... , and which it would have been well if he had never heard. - English Only forum
... as if ... , ... as though ... , ... like ... - English Only forum
... as reasonable, if not more reasonable, as those at discount stores. - English Only forum
... conventional, if noble, expression - English Only forum
"... I have If I'd ..." - English Only forum
... if communication were restored - English Only forum
... if he is a day - English Only forum
"... if it's a day" - English Only forum
"..." if not authorized - English Only forum
... if only for ... - English Only forum
... If That. - English Only forum
... if that. - English Only forum
"... if they did not to put ..." - English Only forum
... if you didn’t go <to/through> so much trouble to do all <this/these> for us - English Only forum
... which, if (it) is ... - English Only forum
..., if it would gain him a momentary advantage. - English Only forum
.... as if it "was" / "were"... - English Only forum
.... as if it were your last. / ..... as if it was your last. - English Only forum
.......if they appeared not to be giving a thousand percent. - English Only forum
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