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.
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I was just explaining a few things to her.
It means the speaker is saying they were only clarifying something, not arguing or acting badly.
From Why I Did It, Episode 10
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker is defending their behavior by saying they were only explaining something.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you want to defend yourself after being misunderstood. It works in everyday conversation, but the full line is context-dependent.
Better ways to say it
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I was just explaining a few things to her.
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I was only explaining things to her.
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I was explaining, that's all.
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