Meaning
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.
而且我很想和你結婚。
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.
我知道你有比你表現出來的更多話想說。
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.
但如果你問我,我認為你應該直抒胸臆。
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.
他從小時候還是小狗時就一直是個好朋友。
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?
他的名字是什麼?
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.
我相信你讓 Copper 的一天變得更美好。
04
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
Situation 1
What happened to your face?
你的臉怎麼了?
Well, I got in a brawl with some guys.
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
I hope nobody was seriously hurt.
我希望沒有人受到嚴重的傷害。
Those guys were such bullies.
They kept picking a fight with anyone in sight.
他們總是找任何人挑釁。
Situation 2
I can’t believe politicians these days.
They fight and argue about everything except politics.
他們為了任何事情爭吵和辯論,除了政治。
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
I agree.
What ever happened to integrity.
誠信到底怎麼了。
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.
這是一個惡劣且消極的環境。
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.

