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If he’s, she’s, etc. a day

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Emphasizing CertaintyPlay
This phrase strengthens the speaker's certainty about someone's age, often used when guessing or estimating. SlideShe must be 30 if she's a day, given her career accomplishments.
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Age ExactnessPlay
The speaker implies that the person is at least the mentioned age, if not older. SlideHe's 70 if he's a day, judging by the stories he tells.
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Subtle SurprisePlay
It's often used to express a subtle surprise about someone's age, which appears younger or older than expected. SlideHe's been teaching here for 40 years if he's a day—can you believe it?