Are they though? What's the meaning ? Thanks!
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 25, 2003 #2 Are you sure you don't mean are they through? It means "Are they finished?"
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Nov 25, 2003 #3 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. ;-)
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 o_cat Guest Nov 26, 2003 #4 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?
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?
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Nov 26, 2003 #5 '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 ;-)
'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 ;-)
R RonBee Moderator Joined Feb 9, 2003 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Nov 26, 2003 #6 Good answer, Tdol! Good example, too!
T Tdol Editor, UsingEnglish.com Staff member Joined Nov 13, 2002 Member Type Native Language British English Home Country UK Current Location Japan Nov 26, 2003 #7 ;-)