Ways to Say "i've been less" in English
Learn useful ways to say "i've been less" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
I've been less of a man, and I can't really say much about the way I presented myself.
This means the speaker is admitting fault and saying he cannot defend his own behavior.
From Sisters Have Crush On The Same Man, Episode 50
When do people say this?
Scene Context
He is apologizing for how he behaved and admitting he did not present himself well.
Usage Scenario
Use this in a serious apology or self-critical explanation. It sounds formal and emotionally loaded, so it is not a casual everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
I can't really say much about the way I presented myself
I can't defend the way I acted
I know I didn't present myself well
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