Could you tell me the situation I can use "Ok, then"?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
Very good question! The "Ok" part refers to acknowledgment and the "Then" part is mostly used to buy time for the next thing to say. Scenario 1: Acknowledgment + Buy time. - "Ok then, Rob, open them up and let’s start munching." Scenario 2: Surprise. - I just threw my phone out the window. - Okay then... Scenario 3: Doesn't really care. - I like cucumber. - Okay then...