English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "but then suddenly he became secretive" Mean?

Learn what "but then suddenly he became secretive" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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But then suddenly he became secretive,

It means he started hiding things or stopped being open.

From Faded Threads, Episode 42

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker is describing a sudden change in someone's behavior from open to secretive.

Usage Scenario

Use this when describing a behavior change that feels suspicious or unusual. It is simple but usually needs context around who and why.

Better ways to say it

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He suddenly became secretive.
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He got very secretive.
3
Then he started hiding things.

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