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Whatever you do...

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22 July 2026

Whatever you do...

We use this expression to emphasize that some advice or a warning is very important.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Whatever you do, don’t talk to my dad about football.

Why not?

Oh, he can’t stop talking about it! You’ll be bored to death.

Example 2

Whatever you do, make sure you visit the Natural History Museum. It’s got some fantastic things inside.

OK, I’ll check it out. Thanks for the advice.

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