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6 June 2026

We use this expression to emphasize agreement with something or someone.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

I was really tired when we got back from the States.

I bet you were. It's a 14-hour flight from LA, isn't it?

Example 2

I wanted to buy tickets for the Rolling Stones, but I couldn't.

I bet you couldn't. They sold out weeks ago!