What Does "although brutal back" Mean?
Learn what "although brutal back" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Although brutal back then, he still had a kind heart as far as I can remember.
It means the speaker remembers someone as having both a cruel side and a compassionate side.
From Mafia Lord'S Son Has Secret Love For His Stepmom, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is reflecting on a person's violent past while saying they also remember kindness.
Usage Scenario
Use this in reflective speech about someone's character or past. It is more literary and less common in everyday English.
Better ways to say it
He still had a kind heart.
He was brutal, but he had a kind side.
As far as I can remember, he was kind at heart.
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