English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "he was a little shaken by the incidents" Mean?
Learn what "he was a little shaken by the incidents" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It means the person was emotionally unsettled or disturbed by events.
From Why I Did It, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says a person was somewhat unsettled by what happened.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe someone feeling disturbed after a troubling event. It is a bit formal and less common in everyday speech.
Better ways to say it
1
He was a little shaken by the incidents.
2
He was shaken by what happened.
3
He was pretty shaken.
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