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Professional Ways to Say "i was just"
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I was just passing by and happen to overhear
It means the speaker says they heard the conversation accidentally, not on purpose.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 21
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that they overheard a conversation by chance while walking past.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining why you know private information. It can sound suspicious or intrusive, so be careful with the tone.
Better ways to say it
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I was just passing by and overheard you.
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I happened to overhear what you were saying.
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I heard you talking as I walked by.
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