Meaning
Например, вы можете использовать выражение «If you ask me» в разговоре о кино: «If you ask me, that movie was quite boring», что означает «Если вы спросите меня, то этот фильм был довольно скучным». Это помогает подчеркнуть, что это лишь ваше личное мнение, а не объективный факт.
Фраза часто используется в неформальных разговорах, чтобы вежливо представить свою точку зрения или добавить личное мнение в обсуждение. Она делает высказывание более мягким и дружелюбным по тону.
Употребление «If you ask me» позволяет слушателю понять, что вы делитесь своими мыслями, не навязывая их как истину в последней инстанции.
Today's Sentences
- If you ask me, I’ll say ‘yes’.
- If you ask me, you should speak your mind.
- If you ask me, dogs are a man’s best friend.
- If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
- If you ask me, get rid of people who criticize you.
- Writer's Note
01
If you ask me, I’ll say ‘yes’.
Situation 1
Since it’s the New Year, let’s make some resolutions.
I don’t know about resolutions but I know I want to get married.
Really?
If you ask me, I’ll say ‘yes’.
Situation 2
I don’t believe in weddings.
Do you believe in marriage?
Of course.
And I’d love to be married to you.
И я был бы счастлив быть женатым на вас.
If you ask me, I’ll say ‘yes’.
02
If you ask me, you should speak your mind.
Situation 1
I have so many ideas but I’m scared that they’ll be rejected.
If you ask me, you should speak your mind.
So you think I should be more brave and speak out?
Always.
Situation 2
Look, you’re an intelligent woman.
I know you’ve got a lot more to say than what you’ve portrayed.
Я знаю, что у вас есть гораздо больше, что сказать, чем то, что вы показали.
Women aren’t given the same opportunities to express their thoughts and feelings in government.
That may be.
But if you ask me, you should speak your mind.
Но если вы спросите меня, вам следует высказывать свое мнение.
Thanks for your wisdom and advice.
03
If you ask me, dogs are a man’s best friend.
Situation 1
Your dog is so well behaved.
Thank you.
He’s been a good friend since he was a little puppy.
Он был хорошим другом с тех пор, как был маленьким щенком.
If you ask me, dogs are a man’s best friend.
I agree.
Situation 2
Is this your dog? He’s so friendly!
What’s his name?
Как его зовут?
It’s Copper.
If you ask me, dogs are a man’s best friend.
Thanks for the compliment.
I’m sure you made Copper’s day.
Уверен, вы сделали день Copper.
04
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
Situation 1
What happened to your face?
Well, I got in a brawl with some guys.
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
I hope nobody was seriously hurt.
Надеюсь, никто не получил серьезных травм.
Those guys were such bullies.
They kept picking a fight with anyone in sight.
Они постоянно искали ссору с каждым, кто попадался им на глаза.
Situation 2
I can’t believe politicians these days.
They fight and argue about everything except politics.
Они спорят и ссорятся обо всем, кроме политики.
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
I agree.
What ever happened to integrity.
Что произошло с честностью.
That quality is hard to find in people these days.
05
If you ask me, get rid of people who criticize you.
Situation 1
I hate family gatherings.
Why?
There’s just so much jealousy and criticism.
If you ask me, get rid of people who criticize you.
It’s nasty and negative environment.
Это неприятная и негативная среда.
Situation 2
Social networking is a powerful tool but there’s a darker side.
Why do you think so?
I think it causes a strain on mental health, along with depression, anxiety, and lower self-esteem. Have you seen the criticism on social media?
You’re right on so many levels.
Writer's Note
Did you know you can add "If you ask me" at the end of a sentence, too? The examples, shown above, "If you ask me" as a sentence opener but let's see how it looks added to the end of a sentence.
- This coffee is horrible, if you ask me.
- She gets very defensive when it comes to her kids, if you ask me.
- His views on politics are too strong, if you ask me.
- He's an incompetent fool, if you ask me.
- They're too rowdy, if you ask me.
- This movie is overrated, if you ask me.
Do you notice that there's a comma before "if you ask me"? Make sure you add that comma to separate it! You can also replace "if you ask me" with "in my opinion".
- This is coffee is horrible, in my opinion.
- She gets very defensive when it comes to her kids, in my opinion.
- His views on politics are too strong, in my opinion.
- He's an incompetent fool, in my opinion.
- They're too rowdy, in my opinion.
- This movie is overrated, in my opinion.