English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was just" Mean?
Learn what "i was just" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
Soft
Explain
friendly chat with Mary over here.
It means the speaker is defending themselves by saying the conversation was innocent.
From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 8
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is trying to sound harmless while insisting they were only talking.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to clarify that a conversation was harmless. It may sound defensive if used during a jealousy or conflict scene.
Better ways to say it
1
I was just having a friendly chat.
2
We were just chatting.
3
I was only talking.
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