Phrase of the day

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15th August 2024

If I remember rightly

We use this expression to say that we think that we can remember something correctly, but we are not completely sure
IH Bristol Phrase of the Day: If I remember rightly
Usage
Written: 
Yes
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Do you know James?
Yes, I do. If I remember rightly, we met at a party about five years ago.
Example 2
How far is the beach from the hotel we’re going to?
If I remember rightly, it’s about a five-minute walk.

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