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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.