English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "is that the reason you recommend him" Mean?
Learn what "is that the reason you recommend him" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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Ask For Clarification
Is that the reason you recommend him?
This asks whether there is a hidden reason behind someone's recommendation.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 6
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone questions whether a recommendation was based on a hidden motive.
Usage Scenario
Use it when you think a recommendation may not be honest or fully explained. It can sound skeptical or accusatory depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
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Is that the reason you recommended him?
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Is that why you recommended him?
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Why did you recommend him?
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