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If I remember rightly

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15 August 2026

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

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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