Personally

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12 September 2025

Personally

We use this expression to introduce our personal opinion about something, or to say what we are doing.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Personally, I think Bristol is a great place to live. What about you?

I agree with you on that.

Example 2

What do you think I should do with this money?

Personally, I'd save it. I don't think you should spend it all at once.

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