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Latest post Wed, Sep 17 2008 12:47 PM by Eimai_Anglos. 1 replies.
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Angliholic  +  567080 Wed, 17 Sep 08 10:17 AM
If my memory serves me right, you were the girl who called me "shortie" ten years ago.



Hi,
Is "right" in the above optional or must it be deleted?
Besides, does the bolded part mean "If my memory doesn't betray me?"
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Eimai_Anglos  +  567128 Wed, 17 Sep 08 12:47 PM
Yes, your interpretation "If my memory doesn't betray me?" is correct.


You may omit "right" if you wish but I prefer it to be there. However, it is somewhat colloquial and ought to be "serves me correctly" (but that would sound very formal).
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