English phrase from drama scenes

What Does "she was in" Mean?

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

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Explain

She was in perfectly good health when I left her yesterday.

It means the speaker is insisting the person seemed healthy at the last meeting or visit.

From I'M Obsessed With My Boss Part Ii, Episode 48

When do people say this?

Scene Context

Someone is saying a person was healthy the last time they saw her.

Usage Scenario

Use this when defending what you observed about someone's condition. It sounds formal and is mainly useful in serious or medical-related conversations.

Better ways to say it

1
She was in perfectly good health yesterday.
2
She seemed healthy when I left her.
3
She was fine when I saw her yesterday.

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