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Alright then, I suppose
Meaning
- A reluctant agreement given when you are not entirely thrilled about a plan but see no other options. It is the verbal equivalent of a weary sigh.
Resigned, reluctant
Used in a sentence
- If you really think we need to mow the lawn before it rains then alright then I suppose.
- Alright then I suppose we can start the meeting without the boss.
- If you insist on bringing the dog along then alright then I suppose.
The backstory
This comes from the natural evolution of hesitant conversational English in the American Midwest. It reflects a passive culture of avoiding direct confrontation.
Heard in
Midwest
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