English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i was young and naive alright" Mean?
Learn what "i was young and naive alright" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Explain
Look, I was young and naive,
It means the speaker was inexperienced and is using that as an explanation or excuse.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 33
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone defends their past by saying they were young and naive.
Usage Scenario
Use this when defending a past mistake by pointing to inexperience. It can sound defensive or apologetic depending on tone.
Better ways to say it
1
I was young and naive, alright?
2
I was young and naive.
3
I didn't know better back then.
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