IMO stands for in my opinion. It shows that what follows is a personal view, not a fact. You'll see it in chats, comments and informal messages to people you know.
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imo, + opinion; opinion + imo; imho (in my humble opinion)
- imo the second season is way better than the first, the plot finally gets going.
- We should leave before eight, the traffic gets awful after that imo.
- imo you don't need a car in London, the Tube goes everywhere.
What changed
First versionDear Hiring Manager, imo my experience in sales makes me a strong candidate.
RevisionDear Hiring Manager, I believe my experience in sales makes me a strong candidate.
A cover letter is read by a stranger, and a chat abbreviation looks careless there. Imo has been replaced with I believe, and the rest of the sentence stays the same.
IMHO, in my humble opinion, often appears alongside IMO. People write it both seriously and as a joke: imho, pineapple belongs on pizza. In an IELTS essay, introduce an opinion with in my view or I believe, and in Speaking, personally or I think sound natural.
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My friend asked which jacket looks better on her, so I texted: ___ the blue one, it goes with your eyes.
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imo — Your friend asks which jacket looks better on her and wants your opinion, which is exactly what imo introduces. Fyi shares a fact that's useful to know, but choosing a jacket is a matter of taste.
A friend is deciding where to go in August: the seaside or the mountains. Write them a message with imo: name the option you'd choose and give a reason.
imo go for the mountains, the beaches are way too crowded in August.
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