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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workout before you got here, you know.

It means the speaker was exercising shortly before the other person arrived.

From Married To My Brother’S Ex, Episode 31

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone offers a quick explanation for why they were exercising before the other person arrived.

Usage Scenario

Use it as a casual explanation for what you were doing before someone arrived. It is ordinary but not especially searchable as a standalone phrase.

Better ways to say it

1
I was just having a quick workout before you got here.
2
I was working out before you got here.
3
I just did a quick workout before you arrived.

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