English phrase from drama scenes
Is "is this really" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "is this really" with real scene examples.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Confront
Is this really all you ladies get done around here?
It is a sarcastic or insulting way to say people are not doing enough.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A speaker makes a rude judgment about a group of women at work.
Usage Scenario
This line is rude and sexist, so learners should avoid using it. It may appear in drama as criticism or belittling speech.
Better ways to say it
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Is this really all you get done around here?
2
Is this all you ladies do around here?
3
Is this all you do around here?
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