English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "mean the son" Mean?

Learn what "mean the son" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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My own son you mean the son who put me in here who plays these guys to keep me here that son

This means the speaker is checking which person the other person is referring to.

From Echoes Of Vengeance, Episode 23

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone clarifies which son is being discussed after mentioning the man who imprisoned them.

Usage Scenario

Use this when you want to confirm a specific person or detail in a conversation. It can sound blunt if said in a heated argument.

Better ways to say it

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You mean the son who put me in here?
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The son who put me in here?
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You mean the one who locked me up?

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