English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was trying" Mean?
Learn what "i was trying" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Neutral
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him trust me again.
It means the speaker was trying to restore trust after it had been damaged.
From Why I Did It, Episode 44
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that they were trying to rebuild trust with someone.
Usage Scenario
Use this when explaining your intentions after a conflict or mistake. It can sound emotionally careful and slightly apologetic.
Better ways to say it
1
I was trying to make him trust me again.
2
I was trying to win back his trust.
3
I wanted him to trust me again.
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