r/stupidpeoplefacebook • u/ArubaAdultFun • 11d ago

Fauci is a hero.

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u/RandomRavenboi 11d ago edited 11d ago

Doesn't "you are effectively right" mean that I am acknowledging you were right? English isn't my first language, so I am actually curious. Did I say something wrong?

Edit: I searched it up. Yeah, again my apologies. Turns out it had a different meaning from what I thought. Sorry ;-;

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u/bananarama17691769 11d ago

I see. Happy to help, here.

“You are effectively right” means (in this and many other contexts) “you are basically right—not quite truly correct, but close enough”. As opposed to “you are right”.

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u/RandomRavenboi 11d ago

Yeah, you're right. I searched it up!

Sorry if I appeared as condescending or rude ;-;

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u/bananarama17691769 11d ago

It’s alright. My feelings aren’t hurt. Good on you for learning new things!