This assumes that
Argumentation and critical discussion expression
Use this phrase to highlight the 'hidden if' behind a statement to ensure logical clarity.
في 15 ثانية
- Identifies a hidden premise or requirement in an argument.
- Used to clarify logic in professional or academic settings.
- Helps you challenge ideas politely and analytically.
المعنى
This phrase is used to point out a hidden belief or a starting point that someone is taking for granted. It helps you uncover the 'if' behind an argument before you decide if you agree with it.
أمثلة رئيسية
3 من 6In a strategy meeting
This assumes that our customers prefer quality over a low price.
This assumes that our customers prefer quality over a low price.
Discussing travel plans
This assumes that the border will actually be open by June.
This assumes that the border will actually be open by June.
Debating a new law
This assumes that people will follow the rules without any enforcement.
This assumes that people will follow the rules without any enforcement.
خلفية ثقافية
This phrase is a staple of 'Analytical English,' rooted in the tradition of debate and scientific inquiry. It became popular in legal and academic circles before entering the corporate world as a way to vet business strategies. It reflects a cultural preference for transparency in logic.
Softening the Blow
If you want to sound less like a prosecutor, add 'I think' or 'Perhaps' at the start: 'I think this assumes that...'
Don't be a 'Logic Robot'
Using this too often in casual chats can make you seem pedantic or annoying. Save it for when clarity really matters.
في 15 ثانية
- Identifies a hidden premise or requirement in an argument.
- Used to clarify logic in professional or academic settings.
- Helps you challenge ideas politely and analytically.
What It Means
This assumes that is a tool for intellectual detective work. It identifies the foundation of an idea. When you use it, you are saying, 'Wait, for your statement to be true, something else must also be true.' It is about finding the invisible logic. You are looking for the 'hidden ingredient' in someone's recipe for an argument.
How To Use It
Use it to challenge or clarify a point without being aggressive. Follow the phrase with a specific condition or premise. For example, if someone says 'Let's buy a boat,' you might say, This assumes that we have a place to park it. It works best when you want to slow down a conversation. It shifts the focus from the conclusion to the logic behind it. It makes you sound very analytical and sharp.
When To Use It
You will sound great using this in business meetings or academic debates. It is perfect for when a friend makes a huge generalization. Use it when you want to be the 'voice of reason' in the room. It is also helpful when planning complex projects with many moving parts. It helps prevent mistakes by checking the facts first.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid this during highly emotional or romantic moments. If your partner says 'I love you,' do not reply with This assumes that I am capable of love. That is a fast track to an argument! Also, skip it in very casual slang-heavy chats. It can sound a bit 'professor-like' if you use it while buying a coffee. Don't use it if the assumption is already obvious to everyone.
Cultural Background
Western logic and critical thinking value the 'Socratic method.' This involves questioning every premise. In English-speaking professional cultures, challenging an idea is often seen as helpful, not rude. This phrase allows for 'constructive friction.' It shows you are engaged and thinking deeply. It reflects a culture that prizes data and logical consistency over just following authority.
Common Variations
This takes for granted that(slightly more critical)This is based on the premise that(very formal)You're assuming that(more direct and personal)This hinges on the idea that(emphasizes dependency)
ملاحظات الاستخدام
This phrase sits in the C2 level because it requires an understanding of logical structures. It is most common in professional, academic, and high-level journalistic contexts.
Softening the Blow
If you want to sound less like a prosecutor, add 'I think' or 'Perhaps' at the start: 'I think this assumes that...'
Don't be a 'Logic Robot'
Using this too often in casual chats can make you seem pedantic or annoying. Save it for when clarity really matters.
The 'Polite Pushback'
In US/UK business culture, saying 'You are wrong' is harsh. Saying 'This assumes that...' is a sophisticated way to disagree without being confrontational.
أمثلة
6This assumes that our customers prefer quality over a low price.
This assumes that our customers prefer quality over a low price.
Points out a fundamental marketing belief being used.
This assumes that the border will actually be open by June.
This assumes that the border will actually be open by June.
Highlights a necessary condition for the plan to work.
This assumes that people will follow the rules without any enforcement.
This assumes that people will follow the rules without any enforcement.
Challenges the effectiveness of a proposal.
This assumes that Sarah is even invited, which she isn't!
This assumes that Sarah is even invited, which she isn't!
Uses logic to point out a social error.
Your plan to wake up at 5 AM assumes that you'll actually go to bed before midnight.
Your plan to wake up at 5 AM assumes that you'll actually go to bed before midnight.
Playfully pointing out a friend's unrealistic habits.
Moving in together assumes that we are both ready for that level of commitment.
Moving in together assumes that we are both ready for that level of commitment.
Discussing the weight of a major life decision.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the best ending to point out a logical flaw.
Buying this expensive car ___ we will have enough money for the insurance.
The phrase 'assumes that' correctly identifies the financial requirement needed for the purchase to be a good idea.
Complete the sentence to challenge a coworker's deadline.
Your timeline ___ that the software developers will finish their work early.
Using 'assumes that' points out the specific dependency on the developers' speed.
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وسائل تعلم بصرية
Formality Spectrum of Logical Challenges
Blunt and direct
But what if...?
Standard conversational check
Are you sure that...?
Precise and analytical
This assumes that...
Academic or legal precision
This is predicated upon the notion that...
Where to use 'This assumes that'
Boardroom
Questioning a budget
Classroom
Critiquing a theory
Home
Planning a renovation
Coffee Shop
Debating a movie plot
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةThey are similar, but This assumes that focuses on the idea or the statement itself. You are assuming focuses on the person, which can sometimes feel like a personal attack.
Yes, it is excellent for academic writing. It shows you are analyzing the underlying logic of a theory or argument.
In this context, it means to take something as true without proof. It is the 'starting point' of the logic.
It is slightly formal, but you can use it with friends if you are having a serious discussion about a plan or a hot topic.
Always follow it with a clause (a full thought). For example: This assumes that [the weather will stay nice].
The most common mistake is forgetting the word that. While you can technically omit it, This assumes that sounds much more professional.
Not necessarily. It just points out what must be true for their statement to work. It is a request for more information.
Absolutely. It is usually used as a response to something someone else just said.
In very casual settings, people might just say 'Assuming...?' with a questioning tone, but it is less precise.
Yes, you can say This assumed that if you are talking about a plan or statement from the past that turned out to be wrong.
عبارات ذات صلة
On the premise that
Based on a specific starting idea or belief.
Taking for granted
Accepting something as true without even thinking about it.
Contingent upon
Depending on something else happening first.
Given that
Considering a specific fact that is already known.
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