If you ask me

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In my opinion or according to my view.

"The movie was too long, if you ask me."
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Often appears as...

  • "if you ask me
  • i think..."

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Subjectivity

Shows your comment is based on personal feelings rather than facts.

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The service is slow here, if you ask me.
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Hint of Sarcasm

Can be used to imply something is obvious and should be noticed without asking.

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He's not the brightest, if you ask me.
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Softening Statement

Polite way to introduce your disagreement or different opinion on a matter.

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If you ask me, we're moving in the wrong direction.
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