English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "could this be" Mean?
Learn what "could this be" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
Could this be what Lumi was
It means the speaker is trying to connect a new clue with something mentioned earlier.
From Lost And Found, Episode 11
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone wonders whether a clue is related to what Lumi mentioned earlier.
Usage Scenario
Use this when trying to figure out if a clue or event matches earlier information. It is too context-specific for a strong phrase page.
Better ways to say it
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Could this be what Lumi was talking about the other day?
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Could this be it?
3
Is this what she meant the other day?
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