What does the phrase mean?

[o_cat]

Are they though?
What's the meaning ?

Thanks!

 

[RonBee]

Are you sure you don't mean are they through? It means "Are they finished?"

 

[Tdol]

I agree with Ron, but it could also have another meaning in competitions- Are they through to the next stage. However, without further context, I would go for Ron meaning every time. ;-)

 

[o_cat]

Thank you two for the replies.
I found that phrase in a dialogue:

...
A:Of course.
B:You should say sure instead of of course.
C:Are they though?

 

[Tdol]

'Are they though' is a way of questioning the truth of what the other speaker has said:

'The guy in the shop said these chairs are 17th century French.'
'Are they, though?' = I'm not so sure of that.

HTH ;-)

 

[RonBee]

Good answer, Tdol! Good example, too!

 

[Tdol]

;-)