Do you say, "Ditto to you!"?
Hello!
I came across a response to a New Year wish: "Ditto to you!" instead of saying "same to you!"
I just want to know how common is it to use the word "ditto" in place of "same". Do you(native English speakers) use it the way it was used in place of "same"?
Thanks for your precious time:)
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Answers · 7
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I wouldn't say that it's common. I can't remember that last time I heard someone say it. You might hear it from someone close in a joking way. But you won't hear, for example;
Example:
Jerry: Happy New Year, Bob!
Bob: Ditto!
Example:
Motorist to policeman: Protesting a speeding ticket; "I'll see you in court!"
Policeman: Ditto!
No, this scenario would not happen.
No, 'ditto' is not a common way to communicate in the United States. It's good for you to know but forget about it in your active vocabulary.
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Ahoy,
Ditto imitates the commonly used " " for copying text, so you'd simply say:
"I've had a rough day."
"Ditto"
but... just don't use it... It sounds odd. ^^" Be kind and courteous and answer in a full sentence.
"I've had a rough day."
"I know the feeling."
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Ditto is commonly used. Actually I typically hear it used as simply "ditto" to replace the entire sentence "Same to you."
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