English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "thing is i" Mean?
Learn what "thing is i" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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The thing is, I was in a wrong place at a wrong time.
This means someone is saying they became involved in a bad situation by accident.
From Faded Threads, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker explains that he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Usage Scenario
Use this to explain that you were caught up in trouble without intending to be involved. It is common in crime and conflict stories.
Better ways to say it
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I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
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I just happened to be there.
3
It was bad luck.
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