English phrase from drama scenes
Is "that bastard was" Rude? Meaning, Tone, and Better Alternatives
Learn the tone, meaning, and better English alternatives around "that bastard was" with real scene examples.
Intermediate
Vulgar
Harsh
Accuse
dad's office as his hideout.
It means the speaker is accusing someone of secretly hiding in a place that does not belong to them.
From Collateral Hearts, Episode 47
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone angrily describes a man using a family office as a hiding place.
Usage Scenario
Use this only in angry, informal speech. The insult makes it unsuitable for polite conversation or work settings.
Better ways to say it
1
He was using my dad's office as his hideout.
2
That bastard used my dad's office as his hideout.
3
He was hiding in my dad's office.
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