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you right?
What does you right? mean?
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?"
Origin
Australasian idiom, a clipped 'are you alright?'.
Frequently asked questions
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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