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If we had known the consequences, we wouldn’t have made that decision.
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If we had known the consequences, we wouldn’t have made that decision.
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How to use in different contexts
Giving Advice
You should consider the potential consequences before making important decisions.
Describing Regrets
We regret our decision; we didn't foresee the negative outcomes.
Discussing Hypothetical Situations
Had we anticipated the repercussions, we would have chosen differently.
Expressing Caution
Let's carefully assess the potential consequences before proceeding.
Rephrased versions
Formal
With full knowledge of the ramifications, we would not have pursued that course of action.
Casual
If we'd known what would happen, we wouldn't have done it.
Simpler English
We didn't know what would happen, so we made a bad choice.
Phrases to learn
had known the consequences
To have been aware of the results or effects of an action.
wouldn’t have made that decision
Would not have chosen that particular course of action.