all right (1)

This page is about the conversational phrase all right (1)

Meaning

You can say this instead of "yes" if you're accepting a suggestion or granting permission.

For example

  • I said, "How about watching a movie?" and my wife said, "All right. That'd be nice."

  • "Can I go to Kim's place, Mum?"
    "All right, but be back in time for dinner."

Quick Quiz

My husband said, "All right." I'd just said,

a. "Can I ask you a question?"

b. "Why didn't you tell me?"

c. "Are you feeling sick?"
a) "Can I ask you a question?" b) "Why didn't you tell me?" c) "Are you feeling sick?"

Contributor: Matt Errey