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Can I say ‘Pretty well’ to the question “How’s it going?” Thanks
May 22, 2024 8:35 AM
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Yes, you can -- I usually say either "pretty well" or "pretty good." (Technically, "pretty well" is more correct, but "pretty good" is more common and sounds more casual, at least in the US.)
May 23, 2024
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You can say that but "pretty" introduces an element of doubt, making it sound like maybe you aren't so well. In the U.S. we tend to exaggerate how well we feel. In response to "how's it going?" people are likely to say something like "Great!". If you are only "pretty well", I might think things are only so-so.
May 22, 2024
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Yes, you can !!
May 22, 2024
Yes, it's a good answer to this question!
May 22, 2024
Yes, it sounds very natural.
May 22, 2024
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