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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exploring some other options, that's all.
This means the speaker was checking other possibilities and is trying to make it sound less serious.
From Two Worlds Apart, Episode 14
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they were looking at other choices and tries to downplay it.
Usage Scenario
Use it when explaining a decision that might upset someone. It can sound evasive or defensive if the other person suspects disloyalty.
Better ways to say it
1
I was just exploring other options, that's all.
2
I was only looking at other possibilities.
3
I was just considering other choices.
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