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Idiom "what if"

 

what if: idiomatic question phrase in informal English. It means :What would or will happen if + a complete sentence.

Example 1

Mary: What if you leave me for another girl when I am sick?

John: What kind of question is that? How can I leave you? I love you. I will always be at your side if you get sick.

Example 2:

Helen: What if I lose my money in the stock market again after my recent huge loss?

Bobby: Do not put your money in the stock market then. Instead, consider secure investment, such as bonds.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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