you alright

English

Phrase

you alright?

  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see are,‎ you,‎ alright.
  2. (UK) A greeting.
    Synonyms: how are you, how are you doing
    • 2022 February 1, Lizzie May, “Immigrants living in the UK reveal the biggest culture shocks they experienced”, in The Daily Mail‎:
      The greeting "you alright?" took a long time to get used to. In the US asking someone if they're alright implies that they look like they're not ok.
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