phrase
General Slang
you right?
YOO RYTE · phrase · informal
Are you okay? / Do you need help?
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A checking-in phrase meaning 'are you alright?' or, in a shop, 'do you need help?'.
“You right there, or do you need a hand?”
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you right? In A Sentence
You right there, or do you need a hand?
Origin & Usage
Australasian idiom, a clipped 'are you alright?'.
People Also Ask
What does 'you right?' mean in Australia?
It's a clipped way of asking 'are you alright?' or 'do you need any help?', commonly used by shop staff or when checking on someone.
How do you respond to 'you right?'
You'd typically say 'yeah, all good thanks' if you're fine, or explain what you need if you do want help.
Is 'you right?' rude?
No, it's a friendly and helpful phrase; in shops it's the local equivalent of 'can I help you?'.
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