English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "he was asking" Mean?

Learn what "he was asking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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He was asking if I went to

It means the person was asking about education and future goals.

From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 26

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone summarizes the questions another person was asked about school and future plans.

Usage Scenario

Use this when reporting what someone asked in a conversation or interview. It is more useful as context than as a standalone phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
He asked if I go to school and what my plans are.
2
He was asking about school and my future plans.
3
He wanted to know what I was planning to do.

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