What Does "but i acted" Mean?
Learn what "but i acted" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
But I acted hurt and he said to go on without him.
It means the speaker pretended to be hurt, and the other person responded by telling them to continue without them.
From Mafia Lord'S Son Has Secret Love For His Stepmom, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that they pretended to be hurt and the other person told them to leave without them.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a fake emotional reaction or to explain a past exchange. It is not a fixed everyday phrase, so it usually works better as an example sentence than as a standalone expression page.
Better ways to say it
I acted hurt, and he told me to go on without him.
I pretended to be hurt, and he said to keep going without him.
I acted like I was hurt, and he told me to leave without him.
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