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It’s not as if

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Dismissive Tone

Indicates the speaker is dismissing the preceding statement, often suggesting it's unimportant or irrelevant.

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It's not as if your opinion will change the outcome of the game.
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Sarcasm Element

The phrase can convey sarcasm, showing the speaker's doubt or disbelief regarding the preceding clause.

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It’s not as if you’re the first person to ever make this mistake.
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Contrast Stress

Used to stress a contrast between what is true and what is not, sometimes minimizing the latter.

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It's not as if she won by luck; she's trained for years.
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