English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i couldn't make out the faces" Mean?
Learn what "i couldn't make out the faces" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I couldn't make out the faces but I saw Max was drowned.
This means the speaker could not identify the faces because they were unclear or hard to see.
From Faded Threads, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that they could not clearly see people's faces.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing poor visibility or why you could not recognize someone. It is neutral and common in everyday storytelling or testimony.
Better ways to say it
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I couldn't see their faces clearly.
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I couldn't make out their faces.
3
The faces were too blurry to see.
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