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IfIf ► If it’s any consolation If it’s any consolation, things do get easier as the child gets older. ► If ... then I’m a Dutchman If that ball was out, then I’m a Dutchman. ► If all else fails If all else fails, you may be advised to have an operation. ► If ... are anything to go by If his past plays are anything to go by, this should be a play worth watching. ► If not I think I can fix it tomorrow. If not, you’ll have to wait till Friday. ► If by any chance If by any chance you can’t manage dinner tonight, perhaps we can at least have a drink together. ► If you must know If you must know, I was with James last night (=used when you are angry because someone wants to know something). ► If you play your cards right Who knows? If you play your cards right, maybe he’ll marry you. ► If ... then If you won’t tell him, then I will. ► If only ... would If only he would listen to me. a famous poem by Rudyard kipling which starts with the words If you can keep your head when all about you/Are losing theirs and blaming it on you... It describes the qualities of character that some people think of as typically English, such as the ability to remain calm in difficult situations. |