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26 January
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Question about English (US)
A : should I talk to the client?
B : no, I'll handle that too.
A : ( )
1. you bet
2. I bet
which one can be used?
A : should I talk to the client?
B : no, I'll handle that too.
A : ( )
1. you bet
2. I bet
which one can be used?
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- English (US)
#1
I’d say okay rather than you bet
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- English (US)
I agree with newenglandgenie. Both "OK" and "You bet" basically mean "Yes" but "You bet" is an enthusiastic "Yes!" ("Would you like another piece of birthday cake?" --"You bet!"), while "OK" is a neutral yes ("Will you pick up the birthday cake from the bakery today?" --"OK")
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- English (US)
Great explanation from MetRon 👍🏽
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- Korean
@newenglandgenie@MetRon Thank you!
if You bet is similar to Okay,
can I reply "you bet" to "you handle the client" too?
A- handle the client please.
B- you bet(okay)
if You bet is similar to Okay,
can I reply "you bet" to "you handle the client" too?
A- handle the client please.
B- you bet(okay)
- English (US)
See MetRon’s explanation about the difference between you bet and okay. Yes, you can say it.
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- English (US)
@luckyall You would only answer "You bet!" if you were enthusiastic or eager to do it. Maybe this client is your favorite (and fun) client or this client always gives a big monetary tip to whomever helps him. These are odd situations, but you could say "You bet!" in these situations. Otherwise, "You bet!" is a strange response in your scenario.
Your best answer is "OK", meaning simply "I agree to do that", without any specific emotion associated with it.
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- English (US)
After reading newenglandgenie's comment, I do agree that "You bet" can also be used to mean "Of course" or "Sure I can", without much enthusiasm, but this is a lesser used scenario.
Boss - "Can I count on you to finish this project?"
You - "You bet" (Don't worry. I promise you I can finish this project)
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- English (US)
I agree. A lot of it can be how you say it. Neutral or with enthusiasm.
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- Korean
@newenglandgenie@MetRon
oh well.. my brain.... haha
then back to the first instance,
when your coworker said "I'll handle the client too",
if you reply "you bet", would thay have the undertone of "I figured"(of course you will/sure you will)?
oh well.. my brain.... haha
then back to the first instance,
when your coworker said "I'll handle the client too",
if you reply "you bet", would thay have the undertone of "I figured"(of course you will/sure you will)?
- English (US)
@luckyall For any interpretation, this sounds like an unnatural response. 99.9% of people would say "OK" or "Sure" or "Yes". To say "You bet" just sounds odd.
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