if so

idiom

: if that is the case
I might be late. If so, please start the meeting without me.

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The other option would be to use Licor 43 or some other vanilla liqueur—if so, substitute 0.75 oz. Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 1 Feb. 2025 Over the last roughly two days, organizations like Meals on Wheels were left questioning if they would be impacted — and if so by how much — if the federal freeze went into effect. Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025 In the center of the Gallery, the songbooks that were used in the recording process dangled down on chains from a huge chandelier; we weren’t allowed to touch them, just gaze in wonder—if so inclined. Oskar Oprey, Artforum, 28 Jan. 2025 The deputy coordinator of the IRGC's headquarters did not specify if the fighter jets had been delivered yet and if so, how many. Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for if so 

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“If so.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/if%20so. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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