is it
The phrase 'is it' is commonly used in various English-speaking regions to ask for confirmation, express doubt, or show surprise.
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Definition
B1General
(informal)Used to ask for confirmation or clarification about a statement or situation.
Example
- You're going to the party, is it?
- This is your new car, is it?
B2General
(informal)A rhetorical question used to express doubt or surprise about something mentioned.
Example
- So, you're the new manager, is it?
- You're moving to Australia, is it?
B2Regional
(South African, informal)Used as an interjection to ask for confirmation or express surprise, similar to 'really?' or 'is that so?'
Example
- You got the promotion, is it?
- You finished the project already, is it?
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "is it":