all right (4)

This page is about the conversational phrase all right (4)

Meaning

You can say this to get everyone's attention.

For example

  • The coach came in and said, "All right, guys! Listen up!"

  • After my students had written their stories, I said, "All right. Who wants to go first?"

Quick Quiz

Our boss walked in and said, "All right, everyone!" and we

a. agreed with him

b. said we were fine

c. looked up and listened
a) agreed with him b) said we were fine c) looked up and listened

Contributor: Matt Errey