I didn't catch your name, Sam Peterson, [was it]?

Question

Lynne: I'm seeing Sam these days. In fact, he's right over there.

Brain: Sam, who? The cable guy?

Lynne: No, it's Sam, the tech guy! (Sam appears)

Brain: Sorry, I didn't catch your name, Sam Peterson, was it? Wow, you look like a real techie!

Sam: Yeah, I get that a lot.

I'd like to know "right" is implied after "it."

Thank you in advance for your help.

Khoff · Accepted Answer

No, it means "was your name Sam Peterson?"

Clive · Answer

Lynne: I'm seeing Sam these days. In fact, he's right over there. This implies that you can already see him.

Brain (Brian?) : Sam (no comma) who? The cable guy?

Lynne: No, (No it's) Sam (no comma) the tech guy! (Sam appears)

Brain: Sorry, I didn't catch your name, Sam Peterson, was it? Wow, you look like a real techie! This is not exactly a compliment.

Sam: Yeah, I get that a lot.

I'd like to know "right" is implied after "it."

No. 'I didn't catch your name' implies that the name has been said earlier but that I didn't hear it properly.

Hence, 'Was it Sam Peterson?'.

Clive

I didn't catch your name, Sam Peterson, [was it]?

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