English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i had asked" Mean?
Learn what "i had asked" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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there unconscious.
It means the speaker is describing a past action and giving a specific backstory.
From Runaway Bride, Episode 42
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is explaining that they asked someone out while another person was unconscious in the hospital.
Usage Scenario
Use this only when you need to explain a complicated past event. It is too specific and long for most everyday situations.
Better ways to say it
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I asked her out in the hospital.
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I asked her out while you were unconscious.
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That happened when you were in the hospital.
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