Meaning
«If you ask me» é uma expressão em inglês usada para introduzir a opinião pessoal de quem fala. Quando alguém diz «If you ask me», geralmente está prestes a compartilhar o que pensa sobre um assunto, mesmo que não tenha sido diretamente solicitado a fazê-lo. É uma maneira educada de apresentar uma opinião pessoal, indicando que o que vem a seguir é apenas um ponto de vista subjetivo.
Por exemplo, se alguém está discutindo sobre um filme e você quer dar sua opinião sobre ele, você pode dizer: «If you ask me, o filme foi excelente!». Isso sinaliza que você está prestes a compartilhar sua própria perspectiva.
Usar «If you ask me» pode suavizar o impacto de uma opinião forte, pois deixa claro que é apenas um ponto de vista pessoal. É uma expressão bastante útil em conversas informais, onde trocar opiniões é comum.
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.
E eu adoraria ser casado com você.
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.
Eu sei que você tem muito mais a dizer do que mostrou.
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.
Mas se você me perguntar, você deve expressar o que pensa.
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.
Ele tem sido um bom amigo desde que era um filhote.
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?
Qual é o nome dele?
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.
Tenho certeza de que você alegrou o dia do 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.
Espero que ninguém tenha se machucado seriamente.
Those guys were such bullies.
They kept picking a fight with anyone in sight.
Eles ficavam provocando briga com qualquer um que vissem.
Situation 2
I can’t believe politicians these days.
They fight and argue about everything except politics.
Eles brigam e discutem sobre tudo, exceto política.
If you ask me, fighting is never the solution.
I agree.
What ever happened to integrity.
O que aconteceu com a integridade.
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.
É um ambiente desagradável e negativo.
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.
