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What Does "or is it that we are expecting someone" Mean?
Learn what "or is it that we are expecting someone" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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Or is it that we are expecting someone?
This is a question asking whether someone is supposed to arrive soon.
From The Escaping Mistress, Episode 5
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone asks if the household is expecting a visitor.
Usage Scenario
Use this when you notice an unexpected visitor or want to confirm plans. It is natural in everyday conversation and neutral in tone.
Better ways to say it
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Are we expecting someone?
2
Is someone coming?
3
Were we expecting a visitor?
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