implication

**blouen** · 04-Sep-2007, 23:43

Originally Posted by Mr.Pedantic

As a footnote on the implication of the phrase:

"You can say that again! [because it is both true and welcome]."

MrP

What does implication mean here?

**mykwyner** · 04-Sep-2007, 23:47

An implication is a meaning that is understood by both parties although it is unsaid.

**blouen** · 04-Sep-2007, 23:51

Originally Posted by mykwyner

An implication is a meaning that is understood by both parties although it is unsaid.

So when I say ¨You can say that again¨, we both know that what the other said is both true and welcome.

**mykwyner** · 05-Sep-2007, 05:33

correct

**blouen** · 05-Sep-2007, 06:32

¨Thank you!¨ - This statement has the implication that I am pleased that you took time to respond to my inquiry.

Thanks!

Thread: implication