English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "actually they just"
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and then the case was dismissed.
It means the speaker is saying the investigation ended and the case was officially dropped.
From Love’s Perfect Crime, Episode 36
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the police only questioned them briefly and then dismissed the case.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing the result of a legal or official process. It is context-heavy and not a strong reusable phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
Actually, they just asked me and then the case was dismissed.
2
They asked me, and the case was dismissed.
3
The case was dismissed after they questioned me.
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