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Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.

26 July 2026

See what I mean!

We use this expression after another person has disagreed with or questioned our ideas. We are using the phrase to remind them that we are correct.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

You know you said the computer virus was fixed...Well it's just done this again.

No I'm sure it's fine. Let me have a look. Oh... I see.

See what I mean!

Example 2

What a beautiful day.

No it's not. It looks sunny but actually it's freezing cold out. Here, let me open the window. See what I mean.

Ouch. Yes you're right. Let's not wear our summer things today.

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