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Ways to Say "catch is we're" in English

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Eleanor wanted to watch us squirm.

It means the speaker believes they were put there to be embarrassed, stressed, or made uncomfortable on purpose.

From The Winter Veil, Episode 4

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone explains that they are in a bad situation because another person wanted to watch them struggle.

Usage Scenario

Use this in complaints or arguments when accusing someone of setting you up to suffer. It sounds bitter and confrontational.

Better ways to say it

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She wanted to watch us squirm.
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We’re here because she wanted to watch us squirm.
3
That’s why we’re here.

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