Definition of 'you're'
you're in American English
(jur, unstressed jər)
contraction of
you are
You're certain that's right?
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But you'll still be surprised by a romantic question you're asked, and news of a double
wedding in the family.
Come and take your ease, the palm trees sighed, sip your pastis and dream you're in
the lazy south.
You're saying it could be parvo or heartworm, but you don't really think it's either
of these?
You're very approachable today and people you meet for the first time become lifelong
friends.
If you're a true food experientialist, you'll find enough here to like or, failing
that, divert.
It will assure... competence in the area you're most concerned with.
Get ready, you're going to be the lowest man on the totem pole in your family.
Then you can throw the book at me if you're still so minded.
"You're impossible," he said, picking up the channel selector.
If you're using lots of shampoo, shower gel and deodorant and aftershave, look for
paraben-free versions.
Example sentences from Collins dictionaries
well, you're the skipper
'You're a coward,' Mark said very plainly.
"you're fired!" he stormed
when you're in a better frame of mind
I take it you're a friend of theirs.
you're five minutes early
Since you're here, we'll start.
I think you're a bit too high and mighty yourself.
have you ever noticed how slowly time passes when you're flying?
`So you're quite recovered now?' she said, smiling at me.
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