English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i felt like" Mean?
Learn what "i felt like" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Complain
I felt like he was reading from a textbook.
This means the person sounded overly formal, scripted, or not sincere.
From Trial Marriage To A Billionaire Season 2, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says someone sounded rehearsed and unnatural.
Usage Scenario
Use this to criticize a speech or explanation that feels fake or memorized. It is natural in conversation, but the full sentence is more descriptive than phrase-like.
Better ways to say it
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I felt like he was reading from a textbook.
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He sounded like he was reading from a textbook.
3
It sounded scripted.
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