“You can say that again.”
Meaning: I completely agree
When do we use it?
Simply, we can use this sentence any time that we completely agree with something a person or group says.
Some similar sentences would be:
- I completely agree.
- I couldn’t agree more.
- I agree with you 100%.
How do we use it?
This sentence is almost always used on its own. We can use it to agree with good things or bad things. Take a look at these example English conversations.
A) This is the best show on TV.
B) You can say that again.
A) Taxes are too high.
B) You can say that again.
A) English grammar is annoying.
B) You can say that again!
A) We need a better education system for our children.
B) You can say that again.
A) Climate change is the most important issue facing humanity today.
B) You can say that again!
It is important that you know English expressions and idioms if you want to have fluent English conversations with native English speakers or other advanced English speakers. Do not try to learn many expressions and idioms at one time. Instead, study a few of these free English lessons each week and learn English expressions and words well. This will help your English vocabulary improve steadily, and you will start speaking English like a native speaker.
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