English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "but trust me it was self defense" Mean?
Learn what "but trust me it was self defense" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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But trust me, it was self-defense.
This means the speaker is trying to explain that their actions were legally or morally justified as self-defense.
From The Missing Piece, Episode 20
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker tries to justify what happened as self-defense.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending your actions in a serious conflict or legal situation. It sounds urgent and defensive.
Better ways to say it
1
Trust me, it was self-defense.
2
It was self-defense.
3
I acted in self-defense.
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