Have you ever heard the term “IMHO”? What does IMHO mean? How to use this acronym correctly? In this lesson, you will find the phrase that the acronym “IMHO” stands for with other meanings and conversation examples to help you use the acronym correctly.
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IMHO Meaning
What Does IMHO Mean?
IMHO stands for “In My Humble Opinion”. It is used in e-mails, chatrooms, etc., to indicate that what is being said is just an opinion.
Though some mistakenly believe IMHO may stand for in my honest opinion, we know that the correct phrase is in my humble opinion because the phrase existed before the coining of the acronym.
Dating at least to the turn of the nineteenth century, the phrase in my humble opinion may be found in the records of speeches and debate in the British Parliament during the early nineteenth century. The acronym IMHO was coined in the 1980s on electronic bulletin boards, in the early years of home computer use.
Other Meaning
- IMHO = In My Honest Opinion
- IMHO = It’s Mighty Hot Out!
- IMHO = Is My Hearing Aid on?
- IMHO = International Medical Health Organization
Conversation Examples
Example 1: Conversation between two friends.
- Friend 1: This one is the best task we’ve received.
- Friend 2: IMHO, this is just the beginning!
Example 2: Conversation between two users.
- User 1: I’m thinking of quitting the job. What should I do?
- User 2: Why?
- User 3: I’m stressed with it and I want to change the working environment.
- User 4: IMHO, you should think throughout before deciding.
IMHO Meaning Infographic
