"as if you mean it"

[jctgf]

"do it as if you mean it!"

hi there,
i heard this expression and wonder if it means the same as "do it as if you wanted to do it!"?
thanks.

[amigos4]

Originally Posted by jctgf

"do it as if you mean it!"

hi there,
i heard this expression and wonder if it means the same as "do it as if you wanted to do it!"?
thanks.

Yes! The expressions are essentially the same and would be clearly understood by native speakers.

Cheers,
Amigo