English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "i could hear you pacing" Mean?

Learn what "i could hear you pacing" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I could hear you pacing.

It means the speaker noticed the other person walking back and forth, often because they were anxious or thinking hard.

From The Pendleton Secrete, Episode 36

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone notices another person walking around restlessly.

Usage Scenario

Use this to mention a sound you noticed or to point out someone's restless behavior. It can sound slightly observant or suspicious depending on the context.

Better ways to say it

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I could hear you pacing.
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I heard you pacing.
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I heard you walking back and forth.

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