English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "my father was" Mean?
Learn what "my father was" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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My father was trying to convince her to leave Charles
This means the speaker says their father attempted to persuade a woman to go away or break away from something.
From The Billionaire’S Vow, Episode 18
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is explaining that a family member tried to convince another person to leave.
Usage Scenario
Use this to report or summarize what someone tried to do in a conflict. It is descriptive rather than idiomatic.
Better ways to say it
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My father was trying to convince her to leave.
2
My father tried to convince her to leave.
3
He was trying to make her leave.
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