What does “You're doing fine” mean?
I watched a movie last night, A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence. In the movies, almost every character keep repeating this line: "I'm happy to hear you're doing fine." What is the meaning of that? They are talking in a phone so I don't know who they talked to, but what is "doing fine"?
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I watched a movie last night, A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence. In the movies, almost every character keep repeating this line: "I'm happy to hear you're doing fine." What is the meaning of that? They are talking in a phone so I don't know who they talked to, but what is "doing fine"?
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Related question, “I'm well” vs. “I'm good” vs. “I'm doing well”, etc.
– user140086
Jan 6 '16 at 10:16
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I watched a movie last night, A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence. In the movies, almost every character keep repeating this line: "I'm happy to hear you're doing fine." What is the meaning of that? They are talking in a phone so I don't know who they talked to, but what is "doing fine"?
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I watched a movie last night, A Pigeon Sat On A Branch Reflecting On Existence. In the movies, almost every character keep repeating this line: "I'm happy to hear you're doing fine." What is the meaning of that? They are talking in a phone so I don't know who they talked to, but what is "doing fine"?
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Related question, “I'm well” vs. “I'm good” vs. “I'm doing well”, etc.
– user140086
Jan 6 '16 at 10:16
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Related question, “I'm well” vs. “I'm good” vs. “I'm doing well”, etc.
– user140086
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Related question, “I'm well” vs. “I'm good” vs. “I'm doing well”, etc.
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Definition of fine:
In good health and feeling well.
Example:
“I’m fine, just fine. And you?"
So, your example is another way of saying:
I'm happy to hear you're doing well.
I'm happy to hear you're doing good.
(Oxford Dictionaries Online)
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
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So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
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I feel when I ask how are you doing first I must say I mean what I am asking and I really wants to how the person is doing no matter what. And I want the truth. So if I ask how you am doing please be truthful to to yourself before you answer my question. Do not say "fine" when you know you are not. Why not say "you are a work in progress." Or "I will make it." Or say "I am holding on." Then you will not being lying them anyone or yourself. And don't worry about how or what others thinks. Truth is what will heal not lies so start healing yourself by telling yourself the truth about how you really feel.
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Definition of fine:
In good health and feeling well.
Example:
“I’m fine, just fine. And you?"
So, your example is another way of saying:
I'm happy to hear you're doing well.
I'm happy to hear you're doing good.
(Oxford Dictionaries Online)
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
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Definition of fine:
In good health and feeling well.
Example:
“I’m fine, just fine. And you?"
So, your example is another way of saying:
I'm happy to hear you're doing well.
I'm happy to hear you're doing good.
(Oxford Dictionaries Online)
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
add a comment |
Definition of fine:
In good health and feeling well.
Example:
“I’m fine, just fine. And you?"
So, your example is another way of saying:
I'm happy to hear you're doing well.
I'm happy to hear you're doing good.
(Oxford Dictionaries Online)
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
Definition of fine:
In good health and feeling well.
Example:
“I’m fine, just fine. And you?"
So, your example is another way of saying:
I'm happy to hear you're doing well.
I'm happy to hear you're doing good.
(Oxford Dictionaries Online)
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
answered Jan 6 '16 at 10:02
KyleKyle
2,398927
2,398927
So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
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So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
So that is "I'm happy to hear your heath is good"?
– user154073
Jan 6 '16 at 10:09
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo: Not just one's health; it can be one's finances, or progress on some kooky project, or whatever.
– Ricky
Jan 6 '16 at 10:10
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
@HuyVo I think more of, "I'm happy to hear you are good." "You" generally.
– Kyle
Jan 6 '16 at 10:14
add a comment |
I feel when I ask how are you doing first I must say I mean what I am asking and I really wants to how the person is doing no matter what. And I want the truth. So if I ask how you am doing please be truthful to to yourself before you answer my question. Do not say "fine" when you know you are not. Why not say "you are a work in progress." Or "I will make it." Or say "I am holding on." Then you will not being lying them anyone or yourself. And don't worry about how or what others thinks. Truth is what will heal not lies so start healing yourself by telling yourself the truth about how you really feel.
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I feel when I ask how are you doing first I must say I mean what I am asking and I really wants to how the person is doing no matter what. And I want the truth. So if I ask how you am doing please be truthful to to yourself before you answer my question. Do not say "fine" when you know you are not. Why not say "you are a work in progress." Or "I will make it." Or say "I am holding on." Then you will not being lying them anyone or yourself. And don't worry about how or what others thinks. Truth is what will heal not lies so start healing yourself by telling yourself the truth about how you really feel.
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I feel when I ask how are you doing first I must say I mean what I am asking and I really wants to how the person is doing no matter what. And I want the truth. So if I ask how you am doing please be truthful to to yourself before you answer my question. Do not say "fine" when you know you are not. Why not say "you are a work in progress." Or "I will make it." Or say "I am holding on." Then you will not being lying them anyone or yourself. And don't worry about how or what others thinks. Truth is what will heal not lies so start healing yourself by telling yourself the truth about how you really feel.
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I feel when I ask how are you doing first I must say I mean what I am asking and I really wants to how the person is doing no matter what. And I want the truth. So if I ask how you am doing please be truthful to to yourself before you answer my question. Do not say "fine" when you know you are not. Why not say "you are a work in progress." Or "I will make it." Or say "I am holding on." Then you will not being lying them anyone or yourself. And don't worry about how or what others thinks. Truth is what will heal not lies so start healing yourself by telling yourself the truth about how you really feel.
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Related question, “I'm well” vs. “I'm good” vs. “I'm doing well”, etc.
– user140086
Jan 6 '16 at 10:16