English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i know things" Mean?
Learn what "i know things" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Explain
I know things have been a bit rocky between us, okay?
It means the relationship has been unstable, difficult, or full of tension.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part I, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone admits the relationship has been difficult lately.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe trouble in a relationship, friendship, or work connection. It is natural, but it may sound too vague if you need to be very direct.
Better ways to say it
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Things have been a bit rocky between us.
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We've been a little rocky lately.
3
Things are a bit rocky between us.
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