English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "are you sure" Mean?
Learn what "are you sure" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Polite
Soft
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Lily, are you sure we have not by chance met before?
The speaker is asking whether the other person might be someone they already know.
From One Night Stand, Episode 41
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker politely asks whether they may have met the other person before.
Usage Scenario
Use this when trying to recognize someone or start a conversation politely. It can sound formal or slightly awkward in casual settings.
Better ways to say it
1
Are you sure we haven’t by chance met before?
2
Have we met before?
3
Did we meet before?
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