What does “of course” mean?

When people say it

• To say yes warmly to a request: "Of course! Grab a seat."
• In service situations, to help politely: "Of course. The fitting rooms are right over there."
• To answer a question that asks for confirmation: "A: Is breakfast included? B: Of course."
• To stress that something is obvious, sometimes joking: "Of course it's tea. This is England."

Tone: Usually friendly, natural, and polite, but with strong stress it can sound like "obviously" and feel dismissive.

In 12 of Lin's scenes

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Of course. Is your work covered?Asking for a day off · Intermediate

Of course. When do you need it by?Asking a coworker for help · Intermediate

Of course! Grab a seat.Apologizing for being late · Intermediate

Of course. Split evenly, or pay for what you had?Splitting the bill · Intermediate

Of course. It's pretty big, perfect for two.Sharing one dish · Intermediate

Of course. The fitting rooms are right over there.Trying on clothes · Intermediate

Of course. That's twelve euros in total.Buying museum tickets · Intermediate

Of course it's tea. This is England.My key won't turn · Intermediate

Of course. The kitchen is very busy tonight.Checking on a late order · Intermediate

Of course! Here you go.Trying ice cream flavors · Intermediate

Of course. Here you go!Paying by card · Intermediate

Of course. What would you like?Ordering room service · Intermediate

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