English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "seemed a little"
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "seemed a little" with real scene examples.
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old-fashioned even for us.
It means the speaker thinks something feels outdated or no longer current, even by their own standards.
From The Marriage Contract, Episode 9
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says something feels outdated even for them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when judging an idea, style, or rule as outdated. It is neutral and works well in discussion or review contexts.
Better ways to say it
1
It felt a little old-fashioned to us too.
2
That seemed a bit old-fashioned for us.
3
It was a little outdated even for us.
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