When we say something is “fine by me“, we mean that we agree with it or we have no objections to it. It’s another way of saying “I’m okay with that” or “That works for me”.
Here are two examples in sentences:
Example 1:
When her friend asked if they could study at the library instead of the coffee shop, Emma said, “That’s fine by me. The library is quieter anyway.”
Example 2:
John’s mom asked him if he minded having spaghetti for dinner, and John said, “That’s fine by me. I love spaghetti!”
Now, let’s see two examples in a conversation:
Example 3:
Mike: Can we push our meeting to 2 pm instead of 1 pm?
Emma: That’s fine by me. I could use the extra time to prepare.
Example 4:
Lisa: Do you mind if we take your car to the party?
Sarah: That’s fine by me. As long as you help me with the gas.
So, when you say, “fine by me,” you’re expressing your agreement or your lack of objections to a suggestion or idea. It’s a casual way of saying that you’re okay with the proposed plan or decision.