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What Does "you're serious about this aren't you" Mean?

Learn what "you're serious about this aren't you" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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But if you're really mean about going out on your own, you're serious about this, aren't you?

This means the speaker is checking whether the other person really means what they said.

From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 36

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone confirms that the other person is serious about what they are saying.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you are surprised or want confirmation in a tense conversation. It can sound doubtful or challenging depending on tone.

Better ways to say it

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You’re serious about this, aren’t you?
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Are you serious about this?
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You mean it, don’t you?

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