Is it me or ...?

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8 July 2026

We use this expression to ask if other people have the same impression as us.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Is it me or is it cold in here?

It's freezing. I don't think the radiator is working.

Example 2

Is it me or is it dark in here?

It's you. I don't think it's that dark.