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Orientguest Posted 15 years ago
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I guess not.

'I don't have any choice, do I?'

'I guess not.'

----Does the answer mean "I think you have no choice" or "I think you have choice"?

'Aren't you pleased?'

'Yes, I suppose so.'

-----Does the answer mean "I'm pleased" or "I'm not pleased" ?
  

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Hello, orientguest — and welcome to English Forums. 1-- I think you have no choice. 2-- I'm only slightly pleased.

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  • 1-- I think you have no choice.
  • 2-- I'm only slightly pleased.
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Hello, orientguest — and welcome to English Forums.

1-- I think you have no choice.

2-- I'm only slightly pleased.
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orientguest'I don't have any choice, do I?'
'I guess not.'
--Does the answer mean "I think you have no choice"? Yes.

'Aren't you pleased?'
'Yes, I suppose so.'
--Does the answer mean "I'm pleased"? Yes ('but not completely; I have certain reservations').
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