What Does "i was only" Mean?
Learn what "i was only" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
to do this to get you out of the
It means the speaker did something reluctantly and only for the purpose of helping someone escape prison.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 39
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they only agreed to do this in order to help get someone out of prison.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining a reluctant choice made for a specific reason. It is long and context-heavy, so it is not ideal as a standalone phrase page.
Better ways to say it
I only did it to get you out.
I did this for your release.
I was willing only because it would free you.
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