English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it was just" Mean?
Learn what "it was just" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You see, it was just too stressful and cruel to end the life of another human.
This is a moral explanation for why someone did not want to kill another person.
From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 17
When do people say this?
Scene Context
She explains that killing another person was too cruel and stressful.
Usage Scenario
Use it only in serious moral or violent contexts. It is not everyday English and sounds heavy and emotional.
Better ways to say it
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It was too cruel to end another human's life.
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It was too stressful and cruel.
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I couldn't kill another person.
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