Jasper
- Jun 14, 2018
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Seriously? / Seriously.

Meaning: Is it true? / It is true.

Examples:

—I am quitting my job.

—Seriously? (True meaning: Are you joking?)

—Seriously. (True meaning: I am not joking.)

—You won a thousand dollars!

—Seriously?! (True meaning: Wow! Is it true?!)

—You must work overtime tonight.

—Seriously? (True meaning: That is unfair.)

—The weather is horrible today!

—Seriously! (True meaning: I strongly agree.)

—The food here is bad. Seriously, I want to leave. (True meaning: I am not joking, I really want to leave.)

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I see.

Meaning: I understand. Examples: -You must take the local train. The express train skips our station! -I see. Thank you. -I can't eat this food. -Why not? -I am allergic to it. -I see. (True Meaning:

Right?

Meaning: Am I correct?/Double-check. Examples: -The train leaves at 1pm, right? (True Meaning: Am I correct?/double-check.) -Yes. -Taxis are common in New York City, right? (True Meaning: Is it true?)

Worth it.

Meaning: A good reward. (A good thing, or a good price.) Examples: -The coffee in this cafe is expensive. -Is it worth it? (True Meaning: Is the coffee good? Should I buy it? Is the reward good?) -Yes