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Soviphou Posted 11 years ago
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Is it just me…?

"Is it just me or did he not have to die?"

What does the sentence mean?
  

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soviphou Is it just me or These words are used at the beginning when the speaker wishes to ask if he is the only one who believes the proposition that follows, which is itself expressed as a question. ". This form is used when the speaker wishes to verify that he is correctly experiencing the situation at hand.

— CalifJim

  • soviphou Is it just me or These words are used at the beginning when the speaker wishes to ask if he is the only one who believes the proposition that follows, which is itself expressed as a question.
  • ".
  • This form is used when the speaker wishes to verify that he is correctly experiencing the situation at hand.
  • Is it just me or is it hot in here?
  • ~ Am I the only one who believes that it is hot in here?
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soviphouIs it just me or
These words are used at the beginning when the speaker wishes to ask if he is the only one who believes the proposition that follows, which is itself expressed as a question. It can be paraphrased with "Am I the only one who believes that ...". This form is used when the speaker wishes to verify that he is correctly experienci
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Nice explanation! Thanks
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