English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was about" Mean?
Learn what "i was about" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Express Doubt
I was about to get back home
It means the speaker felt uncomfortable or unwelcome where they were.
From The Billionaire’S Lost Love, Episode 51
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says they were about to leave because they felt out of place.
Usage Scenario
Use this to say you do not feel you belong in a place or situation. It is personal and can sound awkward in formal contexts.
Better ways to say it
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I felt like I was in the wrong place.
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I felt out of place.
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I thought I didn't belong there.
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