What Does "he was in some gang war" Mean?
Learn what "he was in some gang war" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
He was in some gang war.
It means the person took part in violence or conflict between gangs.
From The Perfect Husband, Episode 54
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining that a man was involved in gang violence.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe a dangerous criminal or violent background. It is not a common everyday phrase, so it is more useful for understanding plot explanations than for general conversation.
Better ways to say it
He was in some gang war.
He was involved in a gang war.
It was a gang war.
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