English phrase from drama scenes
Ways to Say "that handkerchief was" in English
Learn useful ways to say "that handkerchief was" in English with drama examples and natural alternatives.
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Complain
only five minutes ago.
It means the speaker is implying that something got dirty or changed very quickly.
From The Escort, Episode 4
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker points out that something was clean very recently but now is not.
Usage Scenario
Use this to make a sarcastic complaint about something that was recently clean. It is context-based and not a common fixed expression for a phrase page.
Better ways to say it
1
It was sparkling white just five minutes ago.
2
That was clean only a few minutes ago.
3
It looked spotless five minutes ago.
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