What Does "and he truly was trying to make amends" Mean?
Learn what "and he truly was trying to make amends" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It means he was sincerely trying to apologize and fix a bad situation.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining that another person was genuinely trying to repair the damage they caused.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining someone’s apology or effort to fix harm they caused. It sounds natural in serious conversations, but it is not a direct apology phrase itself.
Better ways to say it
he was trying to make amends
he truly meant to make things right
he was genuinely trying to fix it
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