Meaning
"If you ask me"는 영어 회화에서 흔히 사용되는 표현으로, 개인적인 의견이나 생각을 말할 때 사용됩니다. 이 표현은 "내 생각에는" 또는 "내가 보기에"라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 상대방에게 자신의 견해를 전달하며, 조언을 주거나 의견을 강조하고 싶을 때 유용합니다.
예를 들어, "If you ask me, the movie was too long"라고 하면, "내 생각에는 그 영화가 너무 길었어"라는 뜻이 됩니다. 이처럼 "If you ask me"는 대화 상대에게 자신의 솔직한 의견을 부드럽게 전달하고자 할 때 사용됩니다.
일상 생활에서 이 표현은 가볍게 자신의 의견을 말할 때 자주 쓰이며, 누군가의 질문이나 문제에 대한 답변을 시작할 때 자연스럽게 사용할 수 있습니다. 또한, 대화를 할 때 자신의 견해를 명확히 하고 싶을 때도 유용합니다. 이러한 특징 덕분에 "If you ask me"는 친근하고 비공식적인 대화에서 널리 애용됩니다.
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.
그리고 나는 당신과 결혼하고 싶어.
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.
당신이 보여준 것보다 더 많은 말을 할 수 있다는 것을 알고 있습니다.
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.
하지만 제 생각에는, 자신의 생각을 말하는 것이 좋겠어요.
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.
그는 작은 강아지였을 때부터 좋은 친구였습니다.
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?
이름이 뭐예요?
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.
당신 덕분에 Copper의 하루가 즐거워졌을 거예요.
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.
아무도 심하게 다치지 않았기를 바랍니다.
Those guys were such bullies.
They kept picking a fight with anyone in sight.
보이는 사람마다 싸움을 걸었지.
Situation 2
I can’t believe politicians these days.
They fight and argue about everything except politics.
정치 외에는 모든 것에 대해 싸우고 논쟁하네요.
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
I agree.
What ever happened to integrity.
정직함은 어디로 갔을까요.
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.
그것은 불쾌하고 부정적인 환경입니다.
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.
