English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "mom was already" Mean?

Learn what "mom was already" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.

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Explain

renting your place to someone else.

This means a family member was considering leasing the place to another person.

From Do Not Deceive Me, Episode 17

When do people say this?

Scene Context

The speaker reports that Mom was planning to rent the person's place to someone else.

Usage Scenario

Use it to report a plan or decision from someone else. It is too context-specific for a general phrase page.

Better ways to say it

1
Mom was already thinking of renting your place to someone else.
2
She was thinking of renting your place to someone else.
3
Mom planned to rent your place out.

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