Collocation
if you ask me
Used to introduce a personal opinion, often one that is not explicitly requested, or to emphasize that it is merely one's own view.
Definition
'if you ask me' is a common English collocation. Used to introduce a personal opinion, often one that is not explicitly requested, or to emphasize that it is merely one's own view.
if + you + ask + me
“That movie was terrible, if you ask me.”
Examples
- He should just admit his mistake, if you ask me.
- The new design is a bit too modern for this classic building, if you ask me.
- If you ask me, they spent too much money on that unnecessary feature.
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- This coffee tastes a bit burnt, if you ask me.
- The committee's decision, if you ask me, completely overlooked the core issue.
- While everyone praised his performance, if you ask me, it lacked genuine emotion.
- I think they should have waited longer before launching, if you ask me.
- She's much too young for that kind of responsibility, if you ask me.
- It's a waste of time to argue about it, if you ask me.
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