English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "now that wasn't very smart was it" Mean?
Learn what "now that wasn't very smart was it" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Intermediate
Rude
Firm
Confront
Now that wasn't very smart now, was it?
It means the speaker thinks the other person acted stupidly and is criticizing them.
From I Think My Wife Wants To Kill Me S2, Episode 59
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone scolds another person with a sarcastic question after a bad decision.
Usage Scenario
Use this in an argument or when correcting someone sharply. It sounds rude and mocking, so avoid it in polite conversation.
Better ways to say it
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Now that wasn't very smart, was it?
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That wasn't very smart, was it?
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Was that really very smart?
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