English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "know you were" Mean?

Learn what "know you were" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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something that bothers me.

It means the speaker is admitting that something is troubling them.

From Twist Of Time, Episode 8

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone admits that there is something bothering them after agreeing the other person was right.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to start a serious conversation about a concern or worry. It is natural, but the full sentence is a bit awkward compared with simpler versions.

Better ways to say it

1
You know you were right; there's something that bothers me.
2
There's something that bothers me.
3
Something has been bothering me.

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