if so

idiom

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

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Borrowers overwhelmed by compounding interest on their credit card balances or those experiencing unexpected financial setbacks are increasingly asking whether creditors will negotiate, and if so, how much of their balance could realistically be forgiven. Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 23 Dec. 2025 The administration should seriously and objectively assess if their vetting mechanism failed in Lakanwal’s case, and improve those processes if so. Agustina Vergara Cid, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025 Speak with your doctor about whether this is a good option and, if so, which type is best suited for you. Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 3 Dec. 2025 The concern now is whether the CFP committee will let that loss count against them—and if so, what message does that send for the future? Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Dec. 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 1 Jan. 2026.

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