English phrase from drama scenes
Professional Ways to Say "the investigation was"
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Neutral
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Accuse
The investigation was set up to get back at me
It means the speaker believes the investigation was fake or manipulated as retaliation.
From My Sister Stole My Man, Episode 27
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker claims an investigation was arranged as revenge against them.
Usage Scenario
Use this when accusing someone of planning a revenge move. It is serious and dramatic, and it is not a neutral everyday phrase.
Better ways to say it
1
The investigation was set up to get back at me.
2
It was set up to get back at me.
3
This was set up as revenge against me.
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