English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "did i stutter" Mean?
Learn what "did i stutter" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Rude
Harsh
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Did I stutter or
It means the speaker is angrily saying the other person should have understood the order the first time.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
A superior angrily questions whether the other person heard the instruction clearly.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in very hostile arguments or fiction, especially from a boss or authority figure. It is rude, humiliating, and aggressive.
Better ways to say it
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Did I stutter, or was that not clear enough?
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Was my instruction not clear enough?
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Do I need to say it again?
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