Is "case you forgot" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "case you forgot" with real scene examples.
In case you forgot, let me refresh your memory, okay?
It means the speaker is about to remind someone of facts they should not be ignoring.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reminds another person of something they should already know.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to sound sharp or corrective in an argument. It is often confrontational and may sound rude at work unless the context is very formal.
Better ways to say it
Let me refresh your memory.
In case you forgot, here's the reminder.
I think you forgot, so let me refresh your memory.
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