Meaning of yes, Virginia | Babel Free
/ˈjɛs vəˈd͡ʒɪn.i.ə/Definitions
Used to express that something is true, despite skepticism by some people.
humorous, idiomatic
Examples
“Yes, Virginia, there IS a speed limit at Broome Tech, and all violators will be duly punished.”
“Yes, Virginia, there is a presidential election in 1984—and it has begun: A former Vice President goes ice fishing and poses with a puny perch dangling from his line. A 68-year-old Senator dons athletic shorts and runs a 60-yd. dash in a San Francisco track meet. […] Such hijinks can mean only one thing: the quadrennial silly season has started again.”
“He [David Bradford] is perhaps the nation's preeminent tax scholar. And yes, Virginia, the president and the Congress have disregarded most of what he has to say.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.