English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "this wasn't just an accident" Mean?
Learn what "this wasn't just an accident" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
Beginner
Neutral
Firm
Accuse
This wasn't just an accident. This was a murder.
It means the speaker believes the event was deliberate, not random or accidental.
From Love Me Or I Die, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker insists that what happened was intentional, not a simple mistake.
Usage Scenario
Use this when questioning whether something was done on purpose. It is common in arguments, investigations, and dramatic scenes.
Better ways to say it
1
This wasn't just an accident.
2
This was not an accident.
3
That wasn't a mistake.
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