English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "it was actually"
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It was actually I who recommended you for this job.
It means the speaker wants to reveal that they helped the other person get hired or considered.
From Revenge On My Cheating FianceÌ, Episode 49
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone reveals that they were the one who recommended another person for a job.
Usage Scenario
Use this in workplace conversations when explaining a hidden role you played. It may sound dramatic if said at the wrong time.
Better ways to say it
1
It was actually I who recommended you for this job.
2
I recommended you for this job.
3
I was the one who put your name forward.
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