IIWY
If I were you
Example
IIWY, I would apply to several schools so you have a better chance of being accepted to at least one of them
Related Slang
TMA | Take my advice |
PUSIMP | Put yourself in my position |
AISB | As I said before |
DDAS | Don't do anything stupid |
RUSOS | Are you stupid or something? |
IMO | In my opinion |
IMHO | In my honest opinion |
IIWY is a quick way to say "if I were you," and is usually accompanied by some sort of advice. It is similar to the IMO and TMA acronyms.
How do I use IIWY?
You can use IIWY online or in text messages when you want to put yourself in someone else's shoes and share what you would do in their situation. Examples of when you would use it include when texting with your friend who is faced with a conundrum, when your fbf posts about an annoying neighbor, or when answering a person's technical question in an online forum.