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Ways to Say "they were not" in English
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You okay? They were not too rough on you, were they?
It means the speaker is asking whether someone was treated harshly or roughly.
From The Chauffeur, Episode 25
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone is checking whether another person was treated badly.
Usage Scenario
Use this to ask if someone had a bad experience or was handled too aggressively. It can sound caring, but the exact wording is a little context-specific.
Better ways to say it
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They weren't too rough on you, were they?
2
Were they rough on you?
3
They didn't treat you badly, did they?
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