English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's like he regretted it or something" Mean?
Learn what "it's like he regretted it or something" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
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Express Doubt
Right! It's like he regretted it or something.
This means the speaker is making an uncertain guess that the person may have felt regret.
From Cleopatra, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone guesses that another person may have regretted what they did.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you are unsure and want to hedge your statement. It sounds natural in conversation but not very formal.
Better ways to say it
1
It's like he regretted it or something.
2
It seems like he regretted it.
3
Maybe he regretted it.
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