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What Does "i thought you were the master manipulator" Mean?

Learn what "i thought you were the master manipulator" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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I thought you were the master manipulator.

It means the speaker is accusing someone of being very skilled at manipulation, often sarcastically.

From Twist Of Time, Episode 34

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker sarcastically calls someone a master manipulator.

Usage Scenario

Use this in an argument when accusing someone of emotional manipulation or control. It is rude and often sarcastic.

Better ways to say it

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I thought you were the master manipulator.
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You're the master manipulator.
3
So you're the master manipulator.

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