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In counseling in the United States, counselors call that the "if you had only done this" statement. It's usually said by someone who thinks they know more than you know.

In the English language, saying "You could have avoided that problem" is typically followed by some IF statement. It means there was a different action you could have taken (or perhaps should have taken) to bypass or avoid the situation or problem.

You could have avoided those bullies if you had crossed the street rather than walking by them.


You could have avoided sitting in traffic if you had gotten off the highway.


You could have avoided getting into a car accident if you had kept more distance between you and the other car.

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