English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "could be someone" Mean?
Learn what "could be someone" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Express Doubt
English Phrases for Work
It could be someone close, someone we least expect.
It means the real person involved may be someone familiar, not an obvious suspect.
From School Hall, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone suggests the culprit may be a close person that nobody suspects.
Usage Scenario
Use this when speculating about a hidden culprit or unexpected person. It works in mystery or investigation talk, but it is too vague for a strong standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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It could be someone close.
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Someone we least expect.
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It might be someone we know.
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