Is it? How much does it cost?

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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:blossom: In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful. :blossom:

Hi!

Conversation

Man: Oh, I like this chair. Oh, very nice.
Seller: But that chair doesn’t cost much; I mean that’s an inexpensive chair.
Man: Is it? How much does it cost? What is the price?
Seller: There is the price tag.

What does “Is it?” mean here?

What is the best synonym for “Is it?”?

1- Is that an inexpensive chair?
2- Really?
3- Something else…

Thank you

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It means “Really?”. It shows a bit of surprise.

“Really?” is a more likely response in AmE.

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Thank you so much, NearlyNapping :rose:
Very nice,

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