English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "earlier you asked me to wait" Mean?
Learn what "earlier you asked me to wait" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Earlier you asked me to wait
It means the speaker is referring back to a previous request for them to delay or stay put.
From The Day We Got Married, Episode 29
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reminds another person that they had previously been asked to wait.
Usage Scenario
Use this when reminding someone of what they said before. It can sound mildly accusatory if used in an argument.
Better ways to say it
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Earlier you asked me to wait.
2
You asked me to wait earlier.
3
You told me to wait.
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