as if

Idioms  

1. Also, as though. As it would be, as in He decided to accept, as if it really mattered, or John scowled as though he were really angry. The first idiom dates from the late 1500s, the variant from the late 1700s. Also see make as if.

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Example Sentences

As if to prove it, the rock frontman has gone back to his post-grunge, punk roots on Foo Fighters' 12th album, Your Favourite Toy.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

As if the beleaguered newspaperman hadn’t suffered enough, authorities filed a motion to seize Mr. Lai’s “offense-related properties.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

As if you needed weather nerds to tell you that.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

As if there’s not anything more important, such as a beautiful new ballroom under construction in Washington, to discuss.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

As if in answer, a horrible hissing sound issued from the hall.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood