Meaning
「Are you telling me that」は英語で、相手が言ったことに対して驚きや疑いを表現するフレーズです。この表現は、他の人が話している内容が信じられない、または予想外だと感じたときに使われます。
たとえば、友人が驚くべきニュースをシェアしたとき、「Are you telling me that he won the lottery?」と言うことで、「彼が宝くじに当たったって本当に言っているの？」という意味になります。このフレーズは、相手の言葉を確認しながらも、驚きや疑問を示すのに効果的です。
「Are you telling me that」は、日常会話で頻繁に使用されるため、英語圏でのコミュニケーションにおいて役立つ表現の一つです。相手の話に対する反応をより豊かに表現したいときに、ぜひ使ってみてください。
Today's Sentences
- Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
- Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
- Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
- Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
- Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
01
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that exercise is bad?
Well, as the saying goes, too much of a good thing can be bad.
I guess I overdid it and sprained my ankle.
You’re going to need some physiotherapy to repair the damage.
Situation 2
It looks like you’ve got tendinitis.
Is it serious?
No, it should be manageable.
But try to incorporate a few recovery days in between workouts.
ただし、ワークアウトの間にいくつかの回復日を取り入れるようにしてください。
I’ll take your advice into consideration.
02
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Situation 1
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Unfortunately, yes.
It’ll affect your grade.
それはあなたの成績に影響を与えます。
I’m sorry but I don’t understand how I could fail.
I did the research and I believe my paper was well written.
私はリサーチを行い、自分の論文はよく書けていると信じています。
If you feel that you want to appeal your grade, you should file an appeal letter with admin.
Situation 2
Professor M, I received a C- for my overall grade.
Looks like you did.
The last assignment affected your grade.
最後の課題があなたの成績に影響しました。
Are you telling me that I failed my paper?
Yes, unfortunately your paper was written poorly this semester.
03
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Situation 1
We can’t seem to find our flight on the departure board.
May I see your e-tickets?
It looks like there’s a problem with your flight.
お客様のフライトに問題があるようです。」
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Unfortunately, yes.
Situation 2
Are you telling me that our flight is cancelled?
Yes, it’s been cancelled.
It’s been rescheduled for 11am tomorrow morning.
明日の朝11時に再予定されました。
Where do I stay until then?
You can either make a claim and receive a refund.
Or we can offer you hotel accommodation that includes a breakfast voucher.
または朝食券が含まれたホテルの宿泊を提供いたします。
04
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
Situation 1
Overall, your health is in good standing.
Just make sure you keep alcohol to a minimum.
アルコールは控えめにするように気をつけてください。
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
A glass a day is a great rule.
Everything in moderation, right?
何事も適度が大切ですよね。
Great.
Thanks for seeing me today.
今日はお時間をいただきありがとうございます。
Situation 2
Do you enjoy drinking?
On average, how many drinks do you consume a week?
平均して、1週間にどのくらいの量のお酒を飲みますか？
Probably a bottle of wine, a few times a week.
That doesn’t seem too bad.
Generally, my rule for patients is to enjoy those drinks but choose a minimum per day.
一般的に、私の患者へのルールは、これらの飲み物を楽しむことですが、1日に最低限の量を選ぶことです。
Are you telling me that a glass a day is okay?
05
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 1
Welcome to Palm Tree Resorts.
I’m here to check-in.
I can help you with that.
Have you heard of our surf lesson promotion?
「surf lesson promotion」をご存知ですか？
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
Situation 2
Our hotel just launched free lessons for our guests.
What lessons do you offer?
You’ve come during surfing season and the waters are perfect at this time of year.
Are you telling me that the hotel is offering free surfing lessons?
