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am I right?
am I right?
Do you agree? The phrase implies that the speaker assumes that they are right and is looking for confirmation. This idea will never work. Am I right? You never drive, and it's because you're afraid you'll get in an accident—am I right?
Am I right?
Inf. Isn't that so? Right? (A way of demanding a response and stimulating further conversation.) John: Now, this is the kind of thing we should be doing. Am I right? Sue: Well, sure. I guess. Fred: You don't want to do this for the rest of your life. Am I right? Bob: Yeah. Fred: You want to make something of yourself. Am I right? Bob: I suppose.
Am I right?
interrog. Isn’t that so?; Right? (A way of demanding a response and stimulating further conversation.) You want to make something of yourself. Am I right?
Common Names:
Name | Gender | Pronounced | Usage |
Angus | | ANG-gəs | Scottish, Irish, English |
Lorne | | LAWRN | English |
Iahmesu | | - | Ancient Egyptian |
Finnr | | - | Ancient Scandinavian |
Taina | | TIE-nah | Finnish |
ÁMbar | | - | Spanish |