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If you had listened to my advice, you wouldn’t have made that mistake.
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If you had listened to my advice, you wouldn’t have made that mistake.
Study notes
How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
Listen to my advice next time to avoid making similar mistakes.
Describing Habits
I always offer advice, but people rarely heed it.
Asking About Others
Did you follow the advice I gave you?
Sharing Hypotheticals
If you had followed my instructions, the outcome would have been different.
Rephrased versions
Formal
Had you heeded my counsel, this error would have been avoided.
Casual
You should've listened to me; then you wouldn't be in this mess.
Simpler English
If you listened, you wouldn't have messed up.
Phrases to learn
listen to my advice
To pay attention to and follow the suggestions or recommendations given.
made that mistake
Committed an error or blunder.