English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was talking" Mean?
Learn what "i was talking" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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English Phrases for Work
I was talking about after I finished high school, Liam.
This means the speaker is clarifying the time period they were referring to.
From Faded Threads, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker corrects someone by clarifying they meant the period after finishing high school.
Usage Scenario
Use it when someone misunderstands what time you meant. It can sound a little defensive if said in a tense conversation.
Better ways to say it
1
I meant after I finished high school.
2
I was talking about after high school.
3
That was the time I meant.
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