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 chatting with Steph, you know, about everything that happened in the past, just before you called.
A way to explain or defend why you were talking to someone.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 35
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that they were talking about past events with another person before a phone call.
Usage Scenario
Use it when clarifying a conversation after being questioned. It can sound evasive if the listener already suspects something.
Better ways to say it
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I was just chatting with Steph about everything that happened in the past.
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I was talking with Steph about the past.
3
We were just talking about what happened before.
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